Job Description
SpectrumACS is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Pueblo, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Psychiatric
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 24 weeks
- Shift: days
- Employment Type: Travel
Psych RN – Travel – Days | 36 Hours | $2,712/week
Pueblo, CO
Start: 4/20/2026
24-Week Contract
Compensation & Schedule
$2,712 per week
36 hours guaranteed
3x12-hour day shifts
Weekend/holiday rotation required
Position Overview
Travel Registered Nurse assignment at a Colorado state psychiatric hospital serving adult forensic and civil inpatient behavioral health populations in a secure setting.
Responsibilities
Provide psychiatric nursing care in an inpatient setting
Conduct patient assessments
Administer and monitor psychotropic medications
Complete clinical documentation
Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
Participate in MANDT crisis management training
Requirements
Active Colorado RN license or Compact RN license (endorsement required before start)
1+ years of inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health RN experience
Current AHA BLS certification
Experience working in secure, forensic, or inpatient psychiatric settings
Ability to work day shifts, weekends, and holidays
Ability to lift 50+ lbs
SpectrumACS Job ID #CMHHIP-RN-TRV-AM-36. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About SpectrumACS
SpectrumACS is a proven leader in travel and local healthcare staffing, connecting nurses, behavioral health specialists, specialty physicians, and allied health professionals with rewarding opportunities in state and county facilities.
Founded by American Correctional Solutions—the pioneer in delivering specialized healthcare services within correctional institutions more than 40 years ago—SpectrumACS builds on a strong legacy of innovation and service.
Today, we partner with facilities across the country to enhance patient care while offering healthcare professionals the chance to grow their skills, broaden their clinical experience, and make a meaningful impact in unique and dynamic settings.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Sick pay
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits