Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,142 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 (RN) Travel Assignment in Rochester, NY

Psychiatric RN travel job in Rochester, New York with a supportive behavioral health team. Provide compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric nursing care while enjoying a 17-week travel assignment in a city known for its strong medical community and vibrant neighborhoods.

Travel Assignment Details

• Location: Rochester, New York
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 17 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Schedule: Weekend-blocked, day/night rotational schedule with holidays, on-call, callback, and charge responsibilities per unit needs
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Employment Type: Travel RN

RN Job Requirements

• Active New York RN license required
• American Heart Association BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Telemetry experience preferred
• Experience supporting psychiatric or behavioral health patients strongly preferred
• Strong communication, documentation, patient assessment, and clinical decision-making skills

Psychiatric Nursing Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments through patient and family interviews to gather history and clinical information
• Develop and provide nursing care for patients with behavioral health and mental health needs
• Assess medical and emotional status and collaborate on appropriate treatment plans
• Work closely with psychiatrists, therapists, and behavioral health professionals to support coordinated care
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses to psychotropic and other prescribed therapies
• Support a safe, secure, therapeutic, and trauma-informed environment for patients and staff
• Monitor pain, vital signs, and overall patient condition, escalating concerns as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation, patient confidentiality, and compliance with written orders
• Assist with patient education, administrative tasks, and courteous service to patients and visitors

Apply now to join this Rochester, NY behavioral health travel nursing opportunity and make a meaningful impact in psychiatric patient 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 #509582. 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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