<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. The role demands strong de-escalation and crisis management skills in a structured mental health environment where you'll work with adult patients requiring intensive psychiatric care and medication management.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$3,498 per week (12-hour shift, 48-hour work week)</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 throughout assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>High-acuity inpatient psychiatric unit at a state hospital</li> <li>12-hour day or night shift schedule with flexibility on shift selection</li> <li>Adult inpatient population requiring crisis stabilization and behavioral management</li> <li>Interdisciplinary team environment with clinical autonomy in a security-supported setting</li> <li>Focus on therapeutic communication, de-escalation, and medication management</li> <li>Opportunity to develop expertise in behavioral crisis intervention and CPI techniques</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 required; 2+ years inpatient psychiatric experience preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated competency in de-escalation, CPI, and high-acuity behavioral patient management</li> <li>Ability to work independently in a security-supported environment</li> <li>Willingness to undergo background check per Colorado state requirements</li> <li>Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Pueblo, Colorado sits along the Arkansas River in south-central Colorado, offering access to outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, and proximity to the Rocky Mountains. The region provides a lower cost of living than major Front Range metros while maintaining cultural amenities, good schools, and a strong sense of community. Denver is approximately 90 minutes north for urban amenities and additional healthcare networking opportunities.</p>