<p>A state psychiatric hospital in Pueblo, Colorado is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for high-acuity adult inpatient psychiatric care on a 24-week travel contract. The position offers a 48-hour weekly schedule on 12-hour day or night shifts, with a gross weekly pay package of $3,498 — a strong earning opportunity for RNs with a solid psychiatric inpatient background. This is a structured, security-supported clinical environment that rewards de-escalation expertise, therapeutic communication, and clinical autonomy.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Gross weekly pay of $3,498 for a 48-hour schedule</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 assignment</li> <li>Choice of 12-hour day or night shift to align with personal scheduling preferences</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Adult inpatient psychiatric unit at a state psychiatric hospital — high-acuity behavioral health setting</li> <li>48-hour weekly schedule structured on a 48-on/48-off rotation using 12-hour shifts</li> <li>Day and night shift options available</li> <li>Security-supported environment requiring the ability to work with clinical autonomy</li> <li>Strong interdisciplinary team model — collaboration across nursing, psychiatry, social work, and ancillary behavioral health staff</li> <li>Clinical focus includes behavioral crisis stabilization, medication management, and therapeutic patient engagement</li> <li>De-escalation and CPI techniques are central to daily practice given the high-acuity patient population</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Colorado RN license or valid compact nursing license</li> <li>BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)</li> <li>Minimum of 1 year of recent acute psychiatric nursing experience required; 2 or more years in inpatient psychiatric settings preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated CPI or equivalent de-escalation training and proficiency</li> <li>Comfort managing high-acuity behavioral health patients with clinical independence</li> <li>Experience in behavioral crisis stabilization and inpatient medication management preferred</li> <li>Associate or Bachelor's Degree 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 miles south of Colorado Springs and about 110 miles from Denver — offering easy access to major metro amenities while maintaining a lower cost of living than most Front Range cities. The region is known for its year-round sunshine, proximity to the San Isabel National Forest, and access to outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, and the Arkansas River whitewater corridor. Pueblo's affordable housing market and relaxed pace make it a practical and appealing base for travel clinicians looking to maximize their contract earnings while enjoying Colorado's outdoor lifestyle.</p>