<p>A state psychiatric hospital in Pueblo, Colorado is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a 24-week travel contract in high-acuity adult inpatient psychiatry. This is a structured, security-supported behavioral health environment that rewards clinical autonomy, strong de-escalation skills, and therapeutic communication. At $2,569 per week on a 36-hour schedule, this contract offers competitive travel compensation alongside meaningful, resume-building psychiatric nursing experience in one of Colorado's primary state psychiatric facilities.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Gross pay of $2,569 per week for a 36-hour workweek</li> <li>24-week contract with rolling start dates available</li> <li>12-hour shifts available on both day and night rotations</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included with assignment</li> <li>Personalized onboarding support to ensure a smooth transition into the assignment</li> <li>Dedicated recruiter advocacy with consistent communication throughout the contract</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Adult inpatient psychiatric unit within a state psychiatric hospital — a high-acuity, structured behavioral health setting</li> <li>36-hour weekly schedule built on 12-hour day or night shifts</li> <li>Security-supported environment with expectation of strong clinical autonomy</li> <li>Patient population centered on acute psychiatric presentations requiring crisis stabilization and medication management</li> <li>Interdisciplinary team model requiring active collaboration across nursing, psychiatry, social work, and ancillary behavioral health staff</li> <li>Clinical focus areas include behavioral crisis stabilization, de-escalation, and inpatient medication management</li> <li>CPI or equivalent de-escalation framework in active use across the unit</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Colorado RN license or a valid compact nursing license recognized in Colorado</li> <li>Minimum of 1 year of recent acute inpatient psychiatric nursing experience required; 2 or more years preferred</li> <li>BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required</li> <li>Demonstrated CPI or equivalent de-escalation competency required</li> <li>Comfort managing high-acuity behavioral health patients with a high degree of clinical independence</li> <li>Experience in behavioral crisis stabilization and inpatient psychiatric medication management preferred</li> <li>Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred</li> <li>Must be willing to undergo a background check in accordance with Colorado state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Pueblo sits along the Arkansas River in southern Colorado, roughly 45 minutes south of Colorado Springs and about 100 miles from Denver — close enough to access major-city amenities while enjoying a significantly lower cost of living. The region offers year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, and access to the Rocky Mountains, alongside a growing arts and dining scene anchored by Pueblo's historic downtown. For travel nurses seeking a substantive assignment in a genuine mountain-west setting without the premium price tag of Denver or Boulder, Pueblo is a compelling base.</p>