<p>A 13-week travel contract is open for a Registered Nurse with psychiatric nursing experience at an acute care behavioral health facility in Holyoke, Massachusetts. This evening-shift position pays <strong>$2,600 per week</strong> and is available for immediate start. The role is well-suited for a travel RN with a solid inpatient psych background who is ready to step into a structured, high-acuity behavioral health environment in western Massachusetts.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$2,600 gross weekly compensation</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends included in the compensation package</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Access to an extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Referral bonus program</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance support throughout the contract</li> <li>24/7 recruiter and team support for the duration of the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>13-week contract at an acute care behavioral health facility in Holyoke, MA — immediate start available</li> <li>Specialty focus: inpatient psychiatric nursing in an acute care setting</li> <li>Shift structure: 8-hour evening shifts with varied days</li> <li>Clinical environment emphasizes psychiatric stabilization, crisis intervention, and de-escalation</li> <li>Inpatient population includes psychiatric and substance abuse presentations</li> <li>Restraint reduction protocols and structured crisis intervention frameworks in place</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Massachusetts RN license required — compact state license accepted</li> <li>Minimum of 1 year of acute care psychiatric nursing experience within the last 2 years — required, no exceptions</li> <li>Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association required</li> <li>CPR certification required</li> <li>Previous inpatient psychiatric and/or substance abuse nursing experience preferred</li> <li>Experience with restraint reduction, de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention strongly preferred</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment under Massachusetts state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Holyoke is a mid-sized city in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, situated along the Connecticut River between Springfield and Northampton. The region offers a compelling mix of urban amenities and outdoor access — including the Holyoke Range State Park, the Appalachian Trail corridor, and easy day trips to the Berkshires. Northampton's vibrant arts and dining scene is minutes away, and Boston is roughly 90 miles east via I-90, making this a well-connected base for a travel assignment with genuine lifestyle appeal.</p>