Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health - $1,791 per week
Rochester, NY, 14600, USA
- $12 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- travel nurse
- behavioral health nursing
- psychiatric emergency room
This travel nurse RN position in behavioral health involves providing high-quality psychiatric emergency care, including patient assessments, medication administration, and collaboration with psychiatrists on treatment plans. The 13-week contract requires flexible 12-hour shifts with on-call duties and necessitates relevant RN licensure and certifications. ARMStaffing offers comprehensive benefits, clinical support, and travel reimbursements for this role based in Rochester, New York.
ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Rochester, New York.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Behavioral Health
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 02/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, flexible
- Employment Type: Travel
Level 1 Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Emergency Room
Assignment DurationThis is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule3x12.0 rotating schedule including day, evening, and night shifts. Will include holidays and on-call/callback duties.
Job DescriptionThe Level 1 Registered Nurse in the Psychiatric Emergency Room is responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care to patients with psychiatric emergencies. The role involves conducting intake assessments, planning and providing nursing care, and consulting with psychiatrists on treatment plans. The RN will administer medications, document patient information, and maintain patient confidentiality while ensuring a safe environment for both staff and patients.
Responsibilities- Conduct intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Plan and provide nursing care for patients based on assessments.
- Make nursing diagnoses of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommend treatment options.
- Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff to design appropriate treatment plans.
- Administer psychotropic drugs and other medications, noting patient reactions.
- Arrange further medical attention when necessary.
- Assist clients in understanding their emotional disturbances and the need for treatment.
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
- Document all patient information on medical charts and follow physician's orders.
- Perform administrative tasks including filing and completing progress notes in the computer system.
- Provide high-quality service to patients and respond to service requests appropriately.
- New York RN License required.
- BLS Certification from the American Heart Association required.
- Minimum of two years of experience in a relevant setting required.
- CPI certification required.
At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:
- Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
- Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
- Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
- 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
- Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
- Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more
We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:
- SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
- SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
- Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
- Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
- We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!
Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!
ARMStaffing Job ID #35359515. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Behavioral Health,19:00:00-07:00:00
About ARMStaffingAllied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.
As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.
We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.
Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.
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- Local and travel contracts
- Temp-to-perm employment
- Direct-hire personnel
- Per Diem
- Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
- Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
- 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
- Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
- Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Company-matched 401K
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