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Psychiatric Travel Nursing Jobs in Columbus for RNs

Find Top RN Psychiatric Travel Nursing Jobs in Columbus, Ohio

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top Psych travel nurse jobs in and around Columbus, Ohio. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Columbus’s Psych nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – 15213
    Distance from Columbus: 162 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,477 to $1,628
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Facility is looking for the right Psych RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40215
    Distance from Columbus: 189 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,525 to $1,681
Weekly Pay*
Behavioral Health (psych) RN needed for 300 bed community hospital. Will float between inpatient medical detox and inpatient medical psych units
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40205
    Distance from Columbus: 189 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,525 to $1,681
Weekly Pay*
Child / Adolescent unit at 260 bed behavioral health facility, one of the largest psychiatric facilities in the nation providing care for children, adolescents and adults. Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city, sits on the Ohio River along the Indiana border. Every May, its race course Churchill Downs hosts the Kentucky Derby. Baseball is celebrated at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, where Major League bats are produced. With a booming bourbon renaissance, iconic attractions, and a renowned culinary scene, Louisville is an experience like no other city.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Battle Creek, Michigan – 49015
    Distance from Columbus: 198 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,559 to $1,718
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Behavioral Health unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Indiana, Pennsylvania – 15701
    Distance from Columbus: 208 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,669 to $1,840
Weekly Pay*
The RN/GN assesses, plans, implements, reassesses, and records patient care in accordance with the interdisciplinary treatment plan. Must possess a thorough knowledge of age-specific needs, care of mentally ill persons, Chapter 5100 of the M. H. Procedures Act, CSM and JCAHO standards, voluntary, involuntary, patient rights and confidentiality. He/she must be proficient in therapeutic 1:1’s, leading or co-leading therapeutic groups/activities and providing patient/family teaching. As an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team where the RN/GN is expected to work collaboratively with physicians and other disciplines to develop, implement and revise each patient’s interdisciplinary treatment and discharge plan. The RN/GN directs and assists all other disciplines and provides leadership to ensure professional nursing standards are maintained. Must possess the ability to function as the charge nurse as assigned
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Indiana, Pennsylvania – 15701
    Distance from Columbus: 208 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,669 to $1,840
Weekly Pay*
The RN/GN assesses, plans, implements, reassesses, and records patient care in accordance with the interdisciplinary treatment plan. Must possess a thorough knowledge of age-specific needs, care of mentally ill persons, Chapter 5100 of the M. H. Procedures Act, CSM and JCAHO standards, voluntary, involuntary, patient rights and confidentiality. He/she must be proficient in therapeutic 1:1’s, leading or co-leading therapeutic groups/activities and providing patient/family teaching. As an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team where the RN/GN is expected to work collaboratively with physicians and other disciplines to develop, implement and revise each patient’s interdisciplinary treatment and discharge plan. The RN/GN directs and assists all other disciplines and provides leadership to ensure professional nursing standards are maintained. Must possess the ability to function as the charge nurse as assigned
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Salem, Virginia – 24153
    Distance from Columbus: 243 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,596 to $1,759
Weekly Pay*
RN needed for Adolescent Behavioural Health unit. Will be assigned Adult patients as needed per behavioral health dept census. 500 bed teaching facility that serves as a regional referral center for comprehensive medical services. Salem is a city of 25k, the Roanoke County seat, and an integral part of Virginia’s Blue Ridge region. The city features a charming downtown combining historical elements, a delicious food & drink scene, and rich arts & cultural amenities.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Lynchburg, Virginia – 24503
    Distance from Columbus: 272 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 12
$1,689 to $1,861
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Columbus: 302 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,490 to $1,642
Weekly Pay*
Behavioral Health (psych) RN needed for Adult unit at 700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Columbus: 302 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,490 to $1,642
Weekly Pay*
Behavioral Health (psych) RN needed for Adult unit at 700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Columbus: 302 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,490 to $1,642
Weekly Pay*
Behavioral Health (psych) RN needed for Adult unit at 700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Columbus: 302 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,490 to $1,642
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Behavioral Health unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
    Distance from Columbus: 306 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,445 to $1,593
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right person to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
    Distance from Columbus: 306 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,445 to $1,593
Weekly Pay*
Frye Regional Medical Center includes a 355-bed acute care hospital, home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women’s Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
    Distance from Columbus: 306 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,445 to $1,593
Weekly Pay*
Frye Regional Medical Center includes a 355-bed acute care hospital, home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women’s Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Falls Church, Virginia – 22044
    Distance from Columbus: 320 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,798 to $1,982
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. 115 bed psychiatric hospital
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – 17110
    Distance from Columbus: 324 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 4, 2025
  • 13
$2,084 to $2,297
Weekly Pay*
Penn State – a world renown health center is looking for an RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – 17110
    Distance from Columbus: 324 miles
  • 12 E,
  • February 11, 2025
  • 13
$2,084 to $2,297
Weekly Pay*
Penn State – a world renown health center is looking for an RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61636
    Distance from Columbus: 351 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 12
$2,075 to $2,287
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! In 2024, Carle Health Methodist Hospital achieved its fifth Magnet designation.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61636
    Distance from Columbus: 351 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 4, 2025
  • 12
$2,040 to $2,248
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! In 2024,Carle Health Methodist Hospital achieved its fifth Magnet designation
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania – 17815
    Distance from Columbus: 351 miles
  • 8 E,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,952 to $2,151
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Rochester, New York – 14642
    Distance from Columbus: 355 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 12
$1,697 to $1,870
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Anna, Illinois – 62906
    Distance from Columbus: 378 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,555 to $3,341
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Syracuse, New York – 13210
    Distance from Columbus: 414 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 31, 2025
  • 12
$1,476 to $1,626
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Statistics on Psych RN Jobs in Columbus, Ohio

Here are some helpful statistics about Psych traveling nurse jobs in & near Columbus. The data is based on the last three complete months of Psych job postings in the Columbus and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Psychiatric job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Columbus and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel Psych Nursing Jobs for RNs in Columbus, OH

What types of shifts are most common for Psych travel jobs in Columbus?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 8 Hour Evening shifts were the most common in Columbus and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Psychiatric nurse make on average in Columbus and nearby cities?

A: A 8 Hour Day shift Psychiatric nurse in Columbus can make an average of $1,254 per week based on recent job availability.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Psychiatric staff in or near Columbus?

  • AbsoluteCare – Columbus in Columbus (0.4 miles from Columbus)
  • The Ohio State University Division of Hematology in Columbus (2.5 miles from Columbus)
  • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus (2.6 miles from Columbus)
  • Riverside Radiology and Interventional Associates Inc in Columbus (5.2 miles from Columbus)
  • Mount Carmel Health East in Columbus (8.4 miles from Columbus)

What is the most common contract for Psychiatric travel jobs in Columbus?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Psychiatric job in Columbus is 8.

Locating Psychiatric Travel Nursing Jobs in Columbus

In Columbus, facilities like AbsoluteCare – Columbus, The Ohio State University Division of Hematology and Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, all offer Psych departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Downtown Columbus (zip code 43203), Idlewood Manor (zip code 43068) and Northwoods (zip code 43236) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Columbus’s Psych job opportunities are Grove City (7.4 miles), Dublin (11.3 miles) and Westerville (12 miles). These are near to zip codes: 43004 (0.4 miles), 43123 (9.9 miles) and 43130 (28.1 miles).

* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.