Travel Psychiatric RN – Adult Locked Unit - $2,650 per week

Express Healthcare Staffing NY is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Cooperstown, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Psychiatric
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 12 / 15 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type : Travel

Bassett Medical Center Unit : Adult Psychiatry (Locked Unit) Unit Overview  Unit Type : Adult Acute Psychiatric Unit  Patient Population : Adults 18+ presenting with a range of psychiatric and dualdiagnosis conditions, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, psychosis, and substance / alcohol-related disorders.  Unit Size : 14 beds, expanding to 20 beds within 3–6 months.  Environment : Locked unit; secure behavioral health setting.  Patient Mix : Variable day-to-day; typically a blend of diagnoses and acuity levels. Sta􀆯ing Model  Nurse-to-Patient Ratio : 1 : 7 when at full census (2 nurses per shift).  Tech / NA Support : Typically 2 techs per shift; may decrease to 1 if census is low, with float support as needed.  Team Composition : 2 RNs and 1 to 2 NAs / Techs per shift. Clinical Expectations  Primary RN Responsibilities : Medication administration, documentation, and clinical oversight / support for NAs.  Direct Care : RNs may assist with patient care as needed, including 1 : 1 observation.  Safety Measures : o Restraint / seclusion room on unit. o Security currently assists with restraints, but nurses will undergo deescalation training (TRUST training planned for spring). o Hourly rounding required—RNs rotate hourly patient checks.  Certifications Required : None currently required; de-escalation certification (TRUST) will be implemented in the future. Scheduling Details  Shift : 1900–0730 (Nights)  Schedule Type : Variable nights depending on need. Recent sta􀆯ing changes mean coverage may include weekdays and weekends.  Weekend / Holiday Requirements : Required.  On-Call : None.  Floating : Rare; only one psych unit in the facility. Additional Notes  Travelers must be comfortable in a fast-paced acute behavioral health setting.  Flexibility is key—nurses may occasionally function as a nurse tech or sit 1 : 1 for safety monitoring.  The unit is expanding, and leadership is supportive of traveler integration.

Express Healthcare Staffing NY Job ID #306. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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