RN Psychiatric

??Psychiatric RN Needed – Yankton, SD
?? Start Date: August 25, 2025
?? Duration: 13 Weeks
? Schedule Options:

• 36 or 40 hours/week
• Evening/Afternoon Shifts
• 8-hour or 12-hour shifts
• Shift times: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM or 2:30 PM – 2:30 AM

?? Compensation:

• Local Candidates (within 50 miles): $62/hour
• Travelers (50+ miles from facility): $2,368 – $2,522/week

?? Specialty: Psychiatric Nursing
?? Facility: Behavioral Health Unit

Requirements:

• Active RN license
• Minimum 1 year of psych nursing experience preferred
• BLS certification
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills

The Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMH) Registered Nurse,requires a wide range of nursing, psychosocial, and neurobiological expertise.PMH nurses promote well-being through prevention and education, in addition tothe assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and substance usedisorders.  The nurse demonstratesability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner anddemonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination ofpatient care.  The PMH RN works in avariety of settings and provides comprehensive care to individuals, families,and communities when applicable. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse Licensure in-state practicing
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements  
• Must be at least 18 years of age