Registered Nurse Behavioral Health Travel

  • Ascension
  • Derby, Kansas
  • Full Time
Your future role at a glance

Location: Local and national travel options are available dependent on need.

Facility: Multiple Ascension acute care hospitals

Department: Associate Travel Program - Behavioral Health

Schedule: Night Shift available | 36 hours per week

Gross Rate up to $2,170 per week

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Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

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, youll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive
  • 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.

How youll make an impact in this role
  • Provide care to behavioral health patients per facility policies.
  • Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments and develop nursing plans of care aligned with the master treatment plan.
  • Participate in conferences to plan and revise age-specific and problem-specific goals and interventions.
  • Lead or co-lead group therapy sessions.
  • Monitor patient responses and collaborate with the treatment team to adjust nursing plans and objectives as needed.
What minimum requirements youll need

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.
What additional preferences we're seeking
  • 1+ year of recent experience in Behavioral Health.

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.

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Job ID: 512463158
Originally Posted on: 3/5/2026

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