<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. This role offers a structured 36-hour weekly schedule on 12-hour day or night shifts, competitive weekly compensation of $2,653, and the clinical depth of a dedicated state-run behavioral health facility. Clinicians with strong de-escalation skills and a background in acute inpatient psychiatry will find this assignment both professionally substantive and financially rewarding.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$2,653 per week gross compensation</li> <li>24-week contract with rolling start dates available</li> <li>36-hour workweek on 12-hour day or night shifts</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package included with assignment</li> <li>Personalized onboarding support for a smooth facility transition</li> <li>Dedicated recruiter advocacy and consistent communication throughout the contract</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Adult inpatient psychiatric unit within a state-operated psychiatric hospital — a high-acuity, structured behavioral health environment</li> <li>12-hour day or night shifts on a 36/36 schedule (three shifts per week)</li> <li>Security-supported environment requiring the ability to work with clinical autonomy</li> <li>Patient population encompasses high-acuity behavioral health presentations requiring active crisis management and medication oversight</li> <li>Strong emphasis on CPI-based de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication within an interdisciplinary team model</li> <li>Clinical scope includes behavioral crisis stabilization and psychiatric medication management</li> <li>Collaborative interdisciplinary team structure supporting both clinical decision-making and patient safety</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Colorado RN license or valid compact nursing license</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)</li> <li>Demonstrated CPI or equivalent de-escalation training and proficiency</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>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 110 miles from Denver — offering genuine small-city affordability alongside easy access to the Rocky Mountain Front Range. The area is known for its mild, sunny climate, the Pueblo Reservoir and State Park for water recreation, and proximity to world-class hiking, skiing, and outdoor pursuits throughout southern Colorado. Cost of living is notably lower than Denver or Colorado Springs, making a high-earning travel contract here an especially strong financial proposition.</p>