Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Behavioral Health - $1,850 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatric Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Louisville, Kentucky.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Pediatric Behavioral HealthDiscipline: RNStart Date: 09/28/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelJob Summary: Pediatric Psychology (PEDS PSYCH) - for a facility located in an adolescent behavioral health unit. This position involves providing mental health care to patients aged 14-18 with conditions such as suicidal ideation, self-injurious behaviors, bipolar disorder, and psychosis. The role requires ability to handle high acuity situations, including de-escalation, physical holds, and use of restraints if necessary, within a fast-paced clinical environment. Job Details: Schedule: Days shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week. Required Qualifications: Valid license and national certification including BLS (Basic Life Support) and CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) obtained on site. Skills in de-escalation, patience, compassion, and handling physical holds, with experience in IM injections. Experience in recognizing increased agitation proactively and managing multiple escalated patients simultaneously. Ability to float across the facility to serve various age groups and units, with flexibility in scheduling and shift assignments. Preferred Qualifications: Additional mental health certifications or relevant experience working with adolescent psychiatric patients. Prior experience in high-stress behavioral health settings. Additional Information: Orientation includes 3 twelve-hour shifts of unit-specific training. Weekend rotations occur every third week. No on-call responsibilities. RTO approvals allow five days. Uniform color is galaxy blue. Parking is free. The unit features a high-stress, high-acuity environment emphasizing compassionate patient care. Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits Cross Country Job ID #1314698. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Pediatric PsychologyAbout Cross Country NursesYou care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.Benefits401k retirement planReferral bonus