<p>Psychiatric RN opportunity at a state hospital in Pueblo, Colorado. This is a 24-week contract assignment in a high-acuity inpatient behavioral health setting, offering 12-hour shifts (day or night) at $3,498 per week. You'll work in a structured mental health environment with a security-supported team, managing adult psychiatric patients requiring crisis stabilization, de-escalation, and medication management.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$3,498 per week (12-hour shift, 48-hour work schedule)</li> <li>24-week contract assignment with rolling start dates</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package</li> <li>Personalized onboarding and transition support</li> <li>Dedicated recruiter advocacy and consistent communication</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>High-acuity inpatient psychiatric patient population</li> <li>12-hour day or night shift options (48/48 schedule)</li> <li>Behavioral crisis stabilization and medication management focus</li> <li>Security-supported environment enabling autonomous clinical practice</li> <li>Interdisciplinary team structure with strong collaborative culture</li> <li>State psychiatric hospital setting with structured protocols</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 skills</li> <li>Comfort managing high-acuity behavioral patients</li> <li>Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred; 2+ years inpatient psychiatric experience preferred</li> <li>Willingness to undergo background check per Colorado state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Pueblo, Colorado is a historic city in the Front Range region with access to outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and proximity to Denver. The area offers a lower cost of living than major metropolitan centers while maintaining strong community amenities, parks, and the nearby Rocky Mountain landscape.</p>