HonorVet Technologies is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Brooklyn, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Behavioral Health
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
RN – PsychLocation: Brooklyn, NY
Shift: Nights – 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
Duration:13 weeks
Start Date:Jan 05
Position Overview:
The Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) provides compassionate, therapeutic, and patient-centered care to individuals with acute or chronic mental health conditions in an inpatient behavioral health setting. The RN is responsible for assessing patient needs, developing individualized care plans, implementing evidence-based interventions, and ensuring safety within the unit. Collaboration with psychiatrists, social workers, and the multidisciplinary team is essential to support stabilization and promote positive patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive mental health and physical assessments.
Administer medications and monitor for therapeutic and adverse effects.
Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment for patients.
Respond to psychiatric and behavioral emergencies using de-escalation techniques.
Document all patient interactions and interventions accurately.
Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans and coping strategies.
Participate in treatment team meetings and unit safety initiatives.
Requirements:
Active NYS RN License – Required
Minimum 1–2 years of inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health experience – Required
BLS (AHA) – Required
CPI, PMCS, or similar crisis intervention training – Preferred
EMR experience (EPIC preferred)
Strong communication, crisis-management, and de-escalation skills
Patient Population:
Adults with psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, and behavioral crises.
Patient Ratio: Typically 1:6–8, depending on unit acuity and staffing.
Additional Details:
HonorVet Technologies Job ID #31041833. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - Psychiatric
About HonorVet Technologies
HonorVet Technologies: Pioneering Purpose, Empowering Heroes
Founded in 2015, HonorVet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Our mission goes beyond staffing—we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans.
As a Joint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency, we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals—RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CNAs/CMAs, and NPs—across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more.
At HonorVet, we don't just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served.
Benefits
- Vision benefits
- License and certification reimbursement
- Continuing Education
- Medical benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Dental benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
- Mileage reimbursement
- Referral bonus
- Bereavement
- Holiday Pay
- Sick pay
- Retention bonus
