<p>Registered Nurse – Psychiatric Inpatient Care at a state psychiatric hospital in Pueblo, Colorado. This is a 24-week contract role in a high-acuity adult inpatient behavioral health setting, offering 12-hour shifts at $2,653 per week. You'll work in a structured mental health environment with a security-supported team, managing complex psychiatric patients and crisis stabilization alongside an interdisciplinary clinical staff.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$2,653 per week (12-hour shift, 36-hour schedule)</li> <li>24-week contract 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 patient population requiring crisis stabilization and behavioral management</li> <li>12-hour day or night shift options with flexibility in scheduling</li> <li>State psychiatric hospital setting with security-supported environment</li> <li>Interdisciplinary team structure supporting clinical autonomy and collaborative care</li> <li>Focus on medication management, therapeutic communication, and de-escalation protocols</li> <li>Opportunity to develop expertise in behavioral crisis intervention and acute psychiatric nursing</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 CPI and de-escalation skills with ability to manage high-acuity behavioral patients</li> <li>Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred</li> <li>Willingness to undergo background check per Colorado state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Pueblo, Colorado sits along the Arkansas River in south-central Colorado, offering a lower cost of living than Denver while maintaining access to outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, and proximity to the Rocky Mountains. The community features a rich cultural heritage, established schools, and a growing healthcare sector. Pueblo is approximately 45 minutes south of Colorado Springs and 90 minutes from Denver, providing urban amenities while maintaining a smaller-city pace.</p>