Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Behavioral Health
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 02/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

As a registered nurse - behavioral health, you'll provide care for patients with mental health disorders, illnesses or crises. Working at a hospital, outpatient center, behavioral health facility, or another setting, you'll collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other members of the behavioral healthcare team. Your responsibilities may include conducting evaluations, developing care plans, providing treatment, administering medications, using cognitive behavioral therapy, and providing education and moral support for patients and their families. You'll play an essential role in ensuring your patients receive safe, high-quality care.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty
• Active RN license

Benefits The benefits of taking a travel nursing job 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 #1206906. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Behavioral Health

About Cross Country NursesBenefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus