RN Psychiatric

Amergis Careers

4 days ago

??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

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.