Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health (with $7,500 Completion Bonus)

Behavioral Health RN

Location: Brattleboro, VT
Contract Type: Travel
Duration: 13 weeks
Start Date: 3/23/2026
Shift: 3x12 Nights (7:00PM–7:30AM) – 36 or 48 hours guaranteed
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Pay Rate: $2221.20/week
Completion Bonus: $2,500 per contract (up to $7,500 after three contracts) 

Job Description 

ATC Healthcare is seeking a highly experienced Behavioral Health RN for a travel assignment in Brattleboro VT. This is a secure, high-acuity Adult Forensics/Intensive psychiatric unit. Candidates must be confident managing complex behavioral health patients in a structured and safety-focused environment.

The Adult Intensive Unit (AIU) is a 14-bed secure unit providing advanced psychiatric inpatient care for Vermont’s highest-needs adult patients. The Co-Occurring Disorders Inpatient Program provides 24-hour care, including medically assisted withdrawal, stabilization, and dual-diagnosis treatment (psychiatric + substance use disorders).

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to provide complex psychiatric care

• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team

• Provide clinical supervision to Mental Health Workers (MHWs)

• Manage patients with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders

• Maintain therapeutic milieu and ensure patient/staff safety

• Float to other units and take charge shifts as needed

Qualifications

• Recent Adult Forensics experience within the last 3 months – REQUIRED

• Minimum 5 years RN experience (recent inpatient psych required; LTC not accepted)

• Intensive/Forensics Psych experience clearly listed on resume

• Willing to float and take charge shifts

• Active Vermont or Compact RN license

• BLS Certification (AHA)

• Psych skills checklist (within last year)

• Driver’s license or full address included in submission packet

• CPI – offered onsite (confirm willingness at submission)

First-time travelers will be considered

Benefits

• Weekly pay with competitive rates
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonuses for referring talented professionals into our network
• Flexible schedules and dedicated recruiter support

About ATC Healthcare

ATC Healthcare has been a leader in healthcare staffing for nearly 40 years, offering personalized placement and support to healthcare professionals nationwide. With over 60 locations, we are committed to connecting skilled nurses, therapists, and clinicians with rewarding career opportunities.

Other Duties:
Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by Federal, State, or local law.