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Psychiatric Travel Nursing Jobs in Louisville for RNs

Find Top RN Psychiatric Travel Nursing Jobs in Louisville, Kentucky

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top Psych travel nurse jobs in and around Louisville, Kentucky. We currently offer 3 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Louisville area. 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 Louisville’s Psych nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

As of Dec 1, 2024, the average Psychiatric travel nurse working in Louisville and surrounding areas earned about $1,566 weekly. Today you can find Psych jobs with a salary range between $1,525 to $1,681 per week. The Louisville Psych travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Louisville proper like UofL Health – Mary & Elizabeth Hospital and UofL Health – Peace Hospital with more facilities in nearby areas like Shepherdsville, La Grange and Shelbyville to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for Psych travel jobs in Louisville. The earliest start date in Louisville is Feb 3, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Psychiatric role at $1,681 per week. The latest start date for an Psych job in Louisville is Feb 17, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Psychiatric role at $1,681 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Psychiatric travel nurse job in Louisville including 13 weeks.

Louisville 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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Search Top Paying Psychiatric Jobs in or near Louisville

We have 3 Psychiatric jobs in Louisville, KY and 3 Psychiatric jobs in Kentucky, and 71 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40215
  • 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
  • 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
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40205
  • 12 N,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,525 to $1,681
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
  • Anna, Illinois – 62906
    Distance from Louisville: 198 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 20, 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
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Louisville: 255 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 Louisville: 255 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 Louisville: 255 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 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
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Louisville: 255 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
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61636
    Distance from Louisville: 265 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 Louisville: 265 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 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
  • Battle Creek, Michigan – 49015
    Distance from Louisville: 282 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
  • Galax, Virginia – 24333
    Distance from Louisville: 287 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,666 to $1,836
Weekly Pay*
At Twin County Regional Healthcare, we compassionately pursue the health and well-being of our patients, employees and the community through our culture of exceptional service and commitment to quality. Welcome to a place where people care about you and your health. At Twin County Regional Healthcare, we’re the region’s leader in providing quality healthcare services. That’s because we’re so much more than a hospital. We’re an organized healthcare delivery system dedicated to providing healthcare services you need. Opened its doors in 1973 as the region’s source for high quality, affordable healthcare. A 141-bed facility that includes acute care, ambulatory care and emergency services. Duke LifePoint promises to engage with our patients and people, lead quality innovation and advance knowledge to improve health in the communities we serve. Twin County Regional Healthcare offers many areas of specialty care, including: · Cardiac Rehabilitation · Emergency Services · Orthopedic Services · Pain Management · Surgery, etc. Galax, VA Known as the “Old-Time Music Capital of the World” Annual Galax Old Fiddlers Convention, world’s oldest and largest fiddler’s festival. A charming town with unique shops, local restaurants and seasonal farmer’s markets, welcoming escape for visitors. New River Trail State Park, 57-mile liner park passing through 4 counties in Galax.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
    Distance from Louisville: 300 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 Louisville: 300 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 Louisville: 300 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
  • Salem, Virginia – 24153
    Distance from Louisville: 318 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
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – 15213
    Distance from Louisville: 343 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
  • Lynchburg, Virginia – 24503
    Distance from Louisville: 366 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
  • Milledgeville, Georgia – 31062
    Distance from Louisville: 385 miles
  • 8 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 10
$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
  • Indiana, Pennsylvania – 15701
    Distance from Louisville: 389 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 Louisville: 389 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
  • Harrisonville, Missouri – 64701
    Distance from Louisville: 465 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,566 to $1,725
Weekly Pay*
Behavorial Health RN needed for 10 bed geriatric unit
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Falls Church, Virginia – 22044
    Distance from Louisville: 466 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
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50316
    Distance from Louisville: 476 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,864 to $2,054
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Lutheran Hospital has a long history of serving the Des Moines community and Central Iowa. The hospital has 224 staffed beds and specializes in maternity services, emergency and trauma treatment, chemical dependency treatment, behavioral medicine, general surgery, critical care, transitional and skilled care services and home health care.
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Statistics on Psych RN Jobs in Louisville, Kentucky

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

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FAQs About Travel Psych Nursing Jobs for RNs in Louisville, KY

What are the top paying Psychiatric jobs currently available in or near Louisville?

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

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

How many Psychiatric travel nursing jobs are available in Louisville?

There are currently 3 Psychiatric travel nursing jobs available in Louisville. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

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

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Psychiatric nurse in Louisville can make an average of $1,640 per week based on recent job availability.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Psychiatric nurse in Louisville can make an average of $1,595 per week based on recent job availability data.

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

  • University of Kentucky Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Lexington-Fayette (67.7 miles from Louisville)
  • Signify – Kentucky in Frankfort (48.5 miles from Louisville)
  • UK Family and Community Medicine – Georgetown in Georgetown
  • University of Kentucky Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Lexington-Fayette (69.7 miles from Louisville)
  • University of Kentucky Department of Family and Community Medicine in Lexington (68.2 miles from Louisville)

How much does an Psychiatric travel nurse make on average in Louisville?

A Psychiatric nurse in Louisville can make an average of $1,595 per week.

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

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

Locating Psychiatric Travel Nursing Jobs in Louisville

In Louisville, facilities like University of Kentucky Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Signify – Kentucky and UK Family and Community Medicine – Georgetown, all offer Psych departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Paynes (zip code 40504), Van Meter (zip code 40510) and Elkhorn Parks (zip code 40505) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Louisville’s Psych job opportunities are Shepherdsville (18.5 miles), La Grange (23.2 miles) and Shelbyville (29.2 miles). These are near to zip codes: 40202 (0.9 miles), 40031 (22.9 miles) and 40065 (28.6 miles).

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Louisville Hospitals With Psych Departments

There are 3 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have Psych nurses in Louisville. 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 Louisville.

UofL Health – Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
Shifts
8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Oncology Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Pre/Post Operative Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Address
4402 Churchman Avenue, Suite 106
Louisville, KY 40215
UofL Health – Peace Hospital
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Psychiatric
Address
2020 Newburg Road
Louisville, KY 40205
UofL Health – University of Louisville Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 5, 7, and 8
Departments
Bone Marrow Transplant Case Manager Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Oncology Oncology Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Telemetry Telemetry
Address
530 S Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
* 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.