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Psychiatric Travel Nursing Jobs in Iowa City for RNs

Find Top RN Psychiatric Travel Nursing Jobs in Iowa City, Iowa

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top Psych travel nurse jobs in and around Iowa City, Iowa. 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 Iowa City’s Psych nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Iowa City is a great location for Psych travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Dubuque, Iowa – 52001
    Distance from Iowa City: 73 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,763 to $1,942
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Mason City, Iowa – 50401
    Distance from Iowa City: 134 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,657 to $1,826
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Behavioral Health unit, based in exciting Mason City 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
  • Kansas City, Missouri – 64093
    Distance from Iowa City: 239 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,566 to $1,725
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding Behavioral Health unit is looking for the right RN to join their team
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Kansas City, Missouri – 64093
    Distance from Iowa City: 239 miles
  • 12 D,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$1,566 to $1,725
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding Behavioral Health unit is looking for the right RN to join their team
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Kansas City, Missouri – 64093
    Distance from Iowa City: 239 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,566 to $1,725
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding Behavioral Health unit is looking for the right RN to join their team
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Terre Haute, Indiana – 47802
    Distance from Iowa City: 264 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,657 to $1,826
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Behavioral Health unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Anna, Illinois – 62906
    Distance from Iowa City: 315 miles
  • 12 E,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$3,491 to $4,565
Weekly Pay*
COVID is a must This for the developmental side. Shifts available Saturday-Tuesday, 1030am-11pm Tuesday-Friday, 1030am-11pm Thursday-Sunday, 630am-7pm Friday-Monday, 1030am-11pm ALL 48 GWW
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40205
    Distance from Iowa City: 386 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,525 to $1,681
Weekly Pay*
23 bed unit with 1:9 staffing. 260 bed behavioral health facility. The hospital is one of the largest psychiatric facilities in the nation providing care for children, adolescents and adults.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Chattanooga, Tennessee – 37421
    Distance from Iowa City: 568 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,477 to $1,627
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
  • Scottsbluff, Nebraska – 69361
    Distance from Iowa City: 625 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,045 to $2,253
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Psych unit, based in exciting Scottsbluff 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 Iowa City: 647 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
$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 Iowa City: 682 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 14, 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
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
    Distance from Iowa City: 684 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,374 to $1,515
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 Iowa City: 684 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,374 to $1,515
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
    Distance from Iowa City: 684 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,374 to $1,515
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
  • Winchester, Virginia – 22601
    Distance from Iowa City: 723 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,543 to $1,700
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
  • Milledgeville, Georgia – 31062
    Distance from Iowa City: 747 miles
  • 8 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 7
$1,657 to $1,826
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
  • Milledgeville, Georgia – 31062
    Distance from Iowa City: 747 miles
  • 8 D, 8 E,
  • April 16, 2025
  • 2
$1,657 to $1,826
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
  • Elmira, New York – 14901
    Distance from Iowa City: 757 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 20, 2025
  • 13
$1,958 to $2,157
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
  • Henrico, Virginia – 23294
    Distance from Iowa City: 775 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,666 to $1,836
Weekly Pay*
24 bed psych unit, based in Richmond, is looking for the right RN to join their team. 300+ bed community hospital; named one of the nation’s Top 100 Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Syracuse, New York – 13210
    Distance from Iowa City: 790 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 18
$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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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Hopewell, Virginia – 23860
    Distance from Iowa City: 816 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,666 to $1,836
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Moosic, Pennsylvania – 18507
    Distance from Iowa City: 816 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,511 to $1,665
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.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Moosic, Pennsylvania – 18507
    Distance from Iowa City: 816 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,511 to $1,665
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 Iowa City, Iowa

Here are some helpful statistics about Psych traveling nurse jobs in & near Iowa City. The data is based on the last three complete months of Psych job postings in the Iowa City 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 Iowa City and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

Salary Range

Jobs by Facility types

FAQs About Travel Psych Nursing Jobs for RNs in Iowa City, IA

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

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Iowa City and surrounding areas.

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

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Psychiatric nurse in Iowa City can make an average of $1,865 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Psychiatric nurse make on average in Iowa City and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Psychiatric nurse in Iowa City can make an average of $1,895 per week based on recent job availability data.

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

  • Censeo Health – Cedar Rapids IA in Cedar Rapids (25.8 miles from Iowa City)
  • Waterford Family Dentistry in Davenport (51 miles from Iowa City)
  • Mercy Care Service Corporation in Cedar Rapids (22.9 miles from Iowa City)
  • Mercy Medical Center – Cedar Rapids in Cedar Rapids (22.8 miles from Iowa City)
  • University of Iowa Department of Pediatrics in Iowa City (1.1 miles from Iowa City)

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

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Psychiatric job in Iowa City is 13.

Locating Psychiatric Travel Nursing Jobs in Iowa City

In Iowa City, facilities like Censeo Health – Cedar Rapids IA, Waterford Family Dentistry and Mercy Care Service Corporation, all offer Psych departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like West Cedar Rapids (zip code 52404) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Iowa City’s Psych job opportunities are Coralville (2.8 miles), Tiffin (7.5 miles) and Cedar Rapids (24.7 miles). These are near to zip codes: 52242 (1.1 miles), 52402 (25.8 miles) and 52807 (51 miles).

Iowa City Hospitals With Psych Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have Psych nurses in Iowa City. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling Psych nurse position in or nearby Iowa City.

St. Luke’s Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 11, and 8
Address
1026 ‘A’ Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Nearby Neighborhoods
West Cedar Rapids (52404)
UnityPoint Health – St Lukes Hospital
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 6
Address
1026 A Ave. Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Nearby Neighborhoods
West Cedar Rapids (52404)
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 9, 16, 13, 3, 7, 14, and 8
Address
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
* 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.