<p>Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatric Inpatient Care at a state psychiatric hospital in Pueblo, Colorado. This is a 24-week contract role in a high-acuity inpatient behavioral health setting, offering 12-hour day or night shifts at $2,653 per week. You'll work in a structured mental health environment managing acute psychiatric patients, applying de-escalation and crisis stabilization skills, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team in a security-supported facility.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$2,653 per week (36-hour schedule)</li> <li>24-week contract with rolling start dates</li> <li>12-hour day or night shift flexibility</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package and personalized onboarding support</li> <li>Dedicated recruiter advocacy and consistent communication throughout assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>High-acuity inpatient psychiatric patient population requiring crisis stabilization and behavioral management</li> <li>12-hour shift structure (day or night rotation)</li> <li>Security-supported environment enabling clinical autonomy and safe patient care</li> <li>Interdisciplinary team collaboration with psychiatrists, therapists, and support staff</li> <li>Focus on medication management, therapeutic communication, and de-escalation protocols</li> <li>State psychiatric hospital setting with structured protocols and established clinical workflows</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Colorado RN license or compact license</li> <li>BLS certification (American Heart Association)</li> <li>Minimum 1 year recent acute psychiatric nursing experience</li> <li>Demonstrated CPI and de-escalation competency</li> <li>Ability to manage high-acuity behavioral patients independently in a security-supported setting</li> <li>Background check clearance per Colorado state requirements</li> <li>Preferred: Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; 2+ years inpatient psychiatric nursing experience</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Pueblo, Colorado sits in the Front Range region south of Denver, offering a lower cost of living than the metro area while maintaining access to outdoor recreation, cultural amenities, and urban services. The city provides a stable community setting with proximity to the Rocky Mountains, outdoor activities, and a growing healthcare sector. A 24-week contract role here offers the flexibility to experience Colorado living while building your psychiatric nursing portfolio.</p>