Local Contract Nurse RN - Psychiatric

Company: SpectrumACS
Location: Pueblo
Posted on: March 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description SpectrumACS is seeking a local contract nurse RN Psychiatric for a local contract nursing job in Pueblo, Colorado. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Psychiatric - Discipline: RN - Duration: 24 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, nights - Employment Type: Local Contract Psych RN – Local Contract – Nights | 36 Hours | $67/hr Pueblo, CO Start: 4/20/2026 24-Week Contract Compensation & Schedule $67 per hour 36 hours per week 3x12-hour night shifts Weekend and holiday rotation required Position Overview SpectrumACS, a division of American Correctional Solutions, is hiring experienced Registered Nurses for a 24-week local contract at a Colorado state psychiatric hospital in Pueblo. This facility provides care for adult forensic and civil inpatient behavioral health populations in a secure, team-based hospital environment. Responsibilities Provide psychiatric nursing care in an inpatient setting Conduct comprehensive patient assessments Administer and monitor psychotropic medications Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques Participate in MANDT crisis management and restraint training Requirements Active Colorado RN license 1 years of inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health RN experience Current AHA BLS certification Experience working in secure, forensic, or inpatient psychiatric settings Ability to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays Ability to lift 50 lbs Job Type: Local Contract SpectrumACS Job ID CMHHIP-RN-LCL-PM-36. About SpectrumACS SpectrumACS is a proven leader in travel and local healthcare staffing, connecting nurses, behavioral health specialists, specialty physicians, and allied health professionals with rewarding opportunities in state and county facilities. Founded by American Correctional Solutions—the pioneer in delivering specialized healthcare services within correctional institutions more than 40 years ago—SpectrumACS builds on a strong legacy of innovation and service. Today, we partner with facilities across the country to enhance patient care while offering healthcare professionals the chance to grow their skills, broaden their clinical experience, and make a meaningful impact in unique and dynamic settings. Benefits - Weekly pay - Guaranteed Hours - Sick pay - Medical benefits - Dental benefits

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