First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Akron, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Psychiatric
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel RN - Psychiatric
📍Akron, OH | 🕒 Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
💼13-Week Contract | ⏳ Start Date: August 31, 2025
💰 Compensation
- Local Weekly Gross: $1,710 ($47/hr)
- Travel Weekly Gross: $2,182
- W2 Hourly Rate: $26.00
- OT Rate: $39.00/hr
- Non-Taxable Weekly Stipend: $1,246
🏥 Position Details
- Speciality: Psychiatric/Mental Health
- Hours per Week: 36 hours (3x12s)
- Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
- Patient Ratio: 1:6–7
- Unit: 16-bed psych unit (private rooms)
- Patient Population: Primarily 60+ years old, with dementia, depression, or suicidal idealisation.
- Floating: Yes – to Med-Surg as needed
- Weekends: Every other weekend
- Block Scheduling: Not available
📢 Why You’ll Love This Assignment:
Join a supportive behavioural health team focused on compassionate, evidence-based care. This unit offers a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable older adult patients, while gaining valuable experience in a high-demand speciality.
Ready to take the next step in your travel nursing journey? Apply today and bring your psych expertise to a welcoming team in Akron, OH!
Requirements
• Experience: Minimum 2 years as a Psych RN
• Licensure: Active OH or Compact RN License
• Certifications: BLS & CPI required
• EMR: EPIC experience within the past year
• First-time travelers welcome
About First Connect Health
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
