<p>A state hospital in El Paso, Texas is seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse for a 6-month travel contract. This is a 12-hour shift position embedded in a structured inpatient psychiatric environment, offering strong hourly compensation and a full travel benefit package. El Paso's low cost of living and the stability of a state hospital setting make this an attractive assignment for experienced behavioral health nurses looking for meaningful, consistent work.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay rate of $46.00 per hour</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends provided</li> <li>Access to an extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Referral bonuses available</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance support team</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>6-month contract with immediate start availability</li> <li>Facility type: state hospital — inpatient behavioral health setting</li> <li>12-hour shifts providing a structured, predictable schedule</li> <li>Behavioral health specialty focus with an adult psychiatric patient population typical of a state-level facility</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Texas RN license or compact state RN license required</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of registered nursing experience required</li> <li>Behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience strongly aligned with this role</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>El Paso sits at the westernmost tip of Texas, bordered by New Mexico to the north and the Rio Grande to the south, offering a distinctive blend of Southwestern culture, desert landscapes, and a vibrant binational community. The city boasts a low cost of living relative to most major metros, making travel stipends go further, and enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine annually. Outdoor enthusiasts will find easy access to the Franklin Mountains State Park, Hueco Tanks, and White Sands National Park just an hour away — a compelling backdrop for a six-month assignment.</p>