Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health

Company: Ascension
Location: Wichita
Posted on: February 1, 2026

Job Description:

Details - Gross Rate up to $2,761 per week - Department: Associate Travel Program - Schedule: Night Shift available, 36-48 hours per week - Hospital: Multiple Ascension acute care hospitals - Location: Local and national travel options are available dependent on need. This position is a permanent, full time position made up of 8-13 week assignments - not a short term option or temporary contract. Ability to extend as needed. Benefited positions available, rate changes will apply. For more information about the internal Ascension Travel Program, please visit our site. Benefits - Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options - Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance - Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays - Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning - Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources - Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits - Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. Responsibilities Provide direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility. - Perform initial and on-going bio-psychosocial assessments according to accepted standards of nursing ractice. Develop a nursing plan of care consistent with the master treatment plan. - Participate in treatment team conferences to assist in planning and revising goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the age-related and problem-specific needs of each patient. - Implement nursing plan of care for assigned patients and conducts and/or co-leads group therapy sessions for patients. - Evaluate patient's response to interventions and revises nursing plan of care as needed. Collaborate with the treatment team to revise goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the changes in patient status. Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: Required Credential(s): - BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. - Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Education: - Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire. Additional Preferences - One year of recent experience in Behavioral Health strongly preferred. - Local and national travel options are available depending on need. Candidates are stipend eligible for sites over 50 miles from their permanent residence. Partner with Recruitment to learn more. ATP Why Join Our Team Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000 associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150 Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify Statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

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