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Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health Hospital

Denver, CO 80236

Posted: 03/30/2026 Job Types: Contract Category: Nursing Job Number: 896650 Pay Rate: $65/hr Position / Certification: RN Specialty: Psych State / Search: Colorado

Job Description

Are you a Registered Nurse with psychiatric experience looking for a meaningful contract opportunity? I’m a recruiter partnering with a state-run inpatient mental health hospital in Denver to help find compassionate nurses for 13-week contract assignments. This is an incredible opportunity to work with a collaborative clinical team supporting adults with serious and persistent mental illness while making a real impact in the community.

Position Details

  • *NEO Class Starts April 20th 
  • 13-week full-time contracts

  • Multiple shifts available: Days, Nights, Weekends, and Float - BUT HAVE TO BE FLEXIBLE to work what the needs of the hospital are at the time 

  • Location: Denver, CO

  • Opportunity to extend 

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Provide safe, compassionate nursing care for patients with psychiatric and medical conditions

  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans

  • Administer medications and monitor effectiveness and side effects

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams

  • Assist with crisis intervention and therapeutic interventions

  • Support patients through counseling, psychoeducation groups, and skill-building activities

  • Maintain accurate documentation and communicate patient updates to care teams

Additional Information

  • This is a secure inpatient psychiatric setting serving adult patients

  • Nurses may assist with therapeutic activities and occasionally escort patients to appointments or activities

  • Must be flexible with scheduling, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays if needed

Please apply if interested! 

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Job Requirements

Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Colorado or compact state)

  • At least 2 years of nursing experience

  • HAVE to have a flexible schedule 
  • 1 year of adult psych experience 

  • Ability to pass full background screening and onboarding requirements

  • Must have all required immunizations 

Additional Information

About WSi Healthcare Personnel

Winner of Clearly Rated's ‘Best in Staffing for Talent’ for 4-years in a row! (2020 - 2023) - WSi has been committed to providing complete job placement services in healthcare to the western region since 1988 while providing the best for both our candidates and clients. 

Due to the outstanding placement services, pay rates, and opportunities, healthcare professionals trust their careers to WSi. Contact WSi Healthcare Personnel today for more information on how you can join our esteemed team of healthcare professionals.

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WSi Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are also a Drug-Free Workplace and will require all candidates to submit to a pre-employment screening test prior to employment.  Should you need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process, please contact us for assistance.

Meet Your Recruiter

Jordan Rasmussen
Account Manager - Northern Nursing

Jordan is an Account Manager with over four years of experience, specializing in Northern Nursing. She thrives in the fast-paced nature of the industry and enjoys the variety each day brings—from solving urgent staffing needs to celebrating long-term success stories. What she values most is the opportunity to build strong, lasting relationships with healthcare professionals and clients alike, making a positive impact every day. Contact her today!

WSi Healthcare Personnel staffs over 30 medical positions ranging from Medical Receptionist, Medical Assistants, Therapists, Pharmacists, Radiology and Nursing.

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