Location: Holyoke, MA

Start Date: 04-13-2026

End Date: 07-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts, 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM, rotating schedule that includes every other weekend and every other holiday; full-time (40 hours/week)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to psychiatric inpatients, ensuring safety and therapeutic support
• Develop, implement, and document individualized nursing goals and interventions as part of the treatment team
• Serve as charge nurse when scheduled — coordinate care, delegate tasks, and keep the unit running smoothly
• Float between units as needed to meet patient care demands and support staffing coverage
• Apply trauma-informed, recovery-oriented nursing practices and maintain professional boundaries
• Manage crisis situations using de-escalation and restraint reduction techniques when appropriate
• Use the Electronic Medical Record to accurately document care, treatments, and patient progress
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to support comprehensive patient treatment plans

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum one year of inpatient psychiatric nursing experience required
• Willingness to float between units and perform charge nurse duties when assigned
• CPR certification required
• Experience with restraint reduction, de-escalation, and crisis intervention preferred
• Comfortable with Electronic Medical Record documentation and basic typing/computer skills
• Strong critical thinking, time management, delegation, and team-building abilities

Education

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts (required)
• BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Inpatient psychiatric nursing and crisis intervention / de-escalation expertise
• Trauma-informed care and recovery-oriented treatment approaches
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records and clinical documentation
• Therapeutic relationship development while maintaining professional boundaries
• Behavioral health and co-occurring substance use treatment modalities
• Ability to manage stressful situations calmly and organize priorities under pressure
• Effective oral and written communication, coaching, and delegation skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
• Generous paid time off so you can recharge and do the things you love
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Paid CPR and required training support so you stay current with confidence
• A collaborative, supportive team that values your voice and professional input
• Opportunities to grow as a founding team member at a new behavioral health center
• Flexible scheduling conversations with leadership to help balance life and work
• Access to continuing education and clinical development in psychiatric care

Travel Perks: Explore Holyoke, MA

Explore the Connecticut River Valley and beautiful Mount Tom State Reservation for hiking, biking, and scenic overlooks. Holyoke has a lively arts and cultural scene nearby, with easy weekend trips to Northampton for eclectic shops and performance venues. Visit the Springfield Museums and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame a short drive away, or enjoy local dining and farmer markets. Convenient access to I-91 makes day trips to Boston or Hartford an easy adventure.

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