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Psychiatric Travel Nursing Jobs in Portsmouth for RNs

Find Top RN Psychiatric Travel Nursing Jobs in Portsmouth, Virginia

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top Psych travel nurse jobs in and around Portsmouth, Virginia. We currently offer 1 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth’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 Portsmouth and surrounding areas earned about $1,810 weekly. Today you can find Psych jobs with a salary range from $1,719 per week.

Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth

We have 1 Psychiatric jobs in Portsmouth, VA and 4 Psychiatric jobs in Virginia, and 65 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
  • Portsmouth, Virginia – 23707
  • 12 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,719 to $1,895
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
  • Ahoskie, North Carolina – 27910
    Distance from Portsmouth: 54 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,339 to $1,476
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
  • Falls Church, Virginia – 22044
    Distance from Portsmouth: 149 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
  • Lynchburg, Virginia – 24503
    Distance from Portsmouth: 162 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
  • Salem, Virginia – 24153
    Distance from Portsmouth: 209 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
  • Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – 17110
    Distance from Portsmouth: 240 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
  • Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – 17110
    Distance from Portsmouth: 240 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
  • Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania – 17815
    Distance from Portsmouth: 288 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
  • Hickory, North Carolina – 28601
    Distance from Portsmouth: 291 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 Portsmouth: 291 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 Portsmouth: 291 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
  • Indiana, Pennsylvania – 15701
    Distance from Portsmouth: 303 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 Portsmouth: 303 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
  • Bronx, New York – 10456
    Distance from Portsmouth: 307 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,030 to $2,237
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
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – 15213
    Distance from Portsmouth: 319 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
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Portsmouth: 359 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 Portsmouth: 359 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 Portsmouth: 359 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
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Portsmouth: 359 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
  • Sharon, Connecticut – 06069
    Distance from Portsmouth: 380 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,853 to $2,042
Weekly Pay*
Ratio 1:6, Requires geriatric exp, wound care, RNs will work in tandem w/ psych techs to provide ADLs to geriatric population w/ dimentia
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Sharon, Connecticut – 06069
    Distance from Portsmouth: 380 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,766 to $1,946
Weekly Pay*
Ratio 1:6, Requires geriatric exp, wound care, RNs will work in tandem w/ psych techs to provide ADLs to geriatric population w/ dimentia
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Sharon, Connecticut – 06069
    Distance from Portsmouth: 380 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,766 to $1,946
Weekly Pay*
Sharon Hospital is located in northwestern Connecticut – an area that is dotted with historic and beautiful towns and magnificent, rural landscapes. Patients of Sharon Hospital enjoy many benefits through Health Quest, including direct access to more advanced offerings, the latest technologies and a network of leading specialists. Sharon Hospital has 78 general hospital beds and provides a full range of services including: bariatric surgery, cardiology, cardiopulmonary, emergency care, imaging, intensive care, neurosciences, orthopedics, pain management, stroke care, surgical, women’s services and wound care. Now, as part of Health Quest, local patients have greater access to the highest level of care. Services For Patients & Visitors For the Community Sharon Hospital Yearly Updates Health Quest Medical Practice Hospital Standard Charges
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Sharon, Connecticut – 06069
    Distance from Portsmouth: 380 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,766 to $1,946
Weekly Pay*
Ratio 1:6, Requires geriatric exp, wound care, RNs will work in tandem w/ psych techs to provide ADLs to geriatric population w/ dimentia
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Mansfield Center, Connecticut – 06250
    Distance from Portsmouth: 405 miles
  • 8 E,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,870 to $2,061
Weekly Pay*
The Inpatient Childrens Unit provides safe, secure behavioral health treatment for children and adolescents ages 5 to 17 that require acute inpatient level of care. Unit Size/Beds: 26 Expected Ratios: Days (3 RNs, 1:8), Eves (3 RNs 1:8), Nights (1 RN 1:26) Cases seen: Mood disorders, Disruptive mood dysregulation disorders, Suicidal ideation, Neurodevelopmental disorders (ADD, ADHD) Years of Exp preferred: Minimum 1 year recent psychiatric experience with child-adolescent population preferred Certifications required: CPI, AHA(BLS) CPR (hospital willing to provide on-site training)
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Statistics on Psych RN Jobs in Portsmouth, Virginia

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

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FAQs About Travel Psych Nursing Jobs for RNs in Portsmouth, VA

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

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

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

How many Psychiatric travel nursing jobs are available in Portsmouth?

There are currently 1 Psychiatric travel nursing jobs available in Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Psychiatric nurse in Portsmouth can make an average of $1,795 per week based on recent job availability.

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

  • Concentra Urgent Care – Newport News in Newport News (19.5 miles from Portsmouth)
  • Affordable Dentures and Implants – Newport News, VA in Newport News (24.1 miles from Portsmouth)
  • Virginia Gastro at Obici in Suffolk (16.4 miles from Portsmouth)
  • The Gardens of Warwick in Newport News (24.5 miles from Portsmouth)
  • Riverside Convalescent Center – Saluda in Saluda (55.5 miles from Portsmouth)

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

A Psychiatric nurse in Portsmouth can make an average of $1,795 per week.

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

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

Locating Psychiatric Travel Nursing Jobs in Portsmouth

In Portsmouth, facilities like Concentra Urgent Care – Newport News, Affordable Dentures and Implants – Newport News, VA and Virginia Gastro at Obici, all offer Psych departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Hewitt Farm (zip code 23518), Oregon Gardens (zip code 23707) and Dale Homes (zip code 23704) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Portsmouth’s Psych job opportunities are Norfolk (1.1 miles), Chesapeake (1.7 miles) and Hampton (13.7 miles). These are near to zip codes: 23507 (1.8 miles), 23707 (2.7 miles) and 23321 (6.4 miles).

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* 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.