Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $1,966 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Rochester, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych RN) - Travel Assignment in Rochester, NY

Travel Psychiatric RN job in Rochester, New York: Join a specialized inpatient behavioral health team and deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a rewarding psych nursing assignment.

Join a rewarding behavioral health nursing opportunity in Rochester, New York, a vibrant city known for its strong healthcare community, welcoming neighborhoods, and easy access to cultural attractions, dining, and the scenic Genesee River area. This travel RN assignment offers the chance to provide meaningful care in a specialized inpatient psychiatric setting while working alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Specialty: Psychiatric / Behavioral Health Nursing
• Setting: Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
• Location: Rochester, New York
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• End Date: 01/09/2027
• Duration: 17 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750 - $1,840
• Schedule: Rotating day, evening, and night shifts with weekends, holidays, on-call, callback, and charge as needed
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shifts per Week: 3 shifts per week
• Positions Available: 3

Job Requirements

• Active New York RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association required
• CPI certification required
• Experience in psychiatric nursing, behavioral health, or inpatient mental health preferred
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a behavioral health environment
• Ability to maintain a calm, compassionate, and patient-centered approach

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments through patient and family interviews to gather history and care needs
• Plan and deliver individualized nursing care for psychiatric patients in an inpatient behavioral health setting
• Identify nursing diagnoses related to medical and emotional status and support appropriate treatment plans
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and behavioral health staff to promote effective care coordination
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses, including psychotropic therapies
• Support patient understanding of emotional disturbances and the value of treatment
• Help maintain a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff
• Monitor vital signs, pain concerns, and treatment effectiveness
• Document assessments, treatments, and physician orders accurately and thoroughly
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold high standards of professional nursing practice
• Assist with administrative tasks such as charting, phone coverage, filing, and progress notes as needed

Why This Travel RN Opportunity Stands Out

• Work in a respected healthcare market with strong professional support
• Gain valuable experience in a specialized psychiatric nursing and behavioral health setting
• Enjoy the energy of Rochester, NY while making a meaningful impact on patient lives
• Opportunity to expand your travel nursing experience in a high-demand mental health role

Apply now to join this Psychiatric Registered Nurse travel assignment in Rochester, New York and make a difference in behavioral health care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #511016. 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: Psych

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