<p>A state psychiatric hospital in Pueblo, Colorado is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a 24-week inpatient behavioral health contract. This high-acuity adult psychiatric assignment offers a 48-hour weekly schedule on 12-hour day or night shifts, with a gross weekly rate of $3,434 — a strong earning opportunity for a clinician with solid inpatient psych credentials. Pueblo's Colorado State Hospital system is one of the region's primary referral destinations for complex behavioral health cases, making this a substantive clinical placement for an RN who thrives in structured, security-supported psychiatric environments.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$3,434 gross per week — 48-hour schedule across 12-hour shifts</li> <li>24-week contract with rolling start dates available</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included with assignment</li> <li>Personalized onboarding support for a smooth transition into the facility</li> <li>Consistent recruiter communication and ongoing advocacy throughout the contract</li> <li>Professional resume development in a high-acuity state psychiatric hospital setting</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Inpatient adult psychiatric unit within a state psychiatric hospital — one of Colorado's primary behavioral health referral facilities</li> <li>High-acuity patient population requiring advanced de-escalation, crisis stabilization, and medication management skills</li> <li>12-hour day or night shifts on a 48/48 rotation (48 hours on, 48 hours off)</li> <li>Security-supported environment with expectation of strong clinical autonomy and independent decision-making</li> <li>Interdisciplinary team model — collaborative care across psychiatry, social work, and behavioral health disciplines</li> <li>Emphasis on CPI-based de-escalation protocols and therapeutic communication in a structured milieu</li> <li>Background check required per Colorado state law prior to assignment start</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Colorado RN license or valid compact state license</li> <li>Minimum of 1 year recent acute inpatient psychiatric nursing experience required; 2+ years preferred</li> <li>BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)</li> <li>Demonstrated CPI or equivalent de-escalation training and competency</li> <li>Comfort managing high-acuity behavioral health patients with clinical autonomy in a security-supported setting</li> <li>Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred</li> <li>Experience in behavioral crisis stabilization and psychiatric medication management is a strong asset</li> <li>Ability to work unsupervised and function effectively within an interdisciplinary team</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Pueblo sits along the Arkansas River in southern Colorado, roughly 45 miles south of Colorado Springs and about 110 miles from Denver — close enough to major metro amenities while offering a significantly lower cost of living than the Front Range. The city is known for its mild, sunny climate, access to Lake Pueblo State Park for boating and hiking, and a revitalized Historic Arkansas Riverwalk district with dining and arts. For clinicians seeking an affordable base with outdoor recreation and easy access to Colorado's mountain corridor, Pueblo is a practical and appealing assignment location.</p>