Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,071 per week

HumanEdge Travel 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 : ASAP
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Travel Psych ER RN – Level 1

Location : Rochester, NY

Unit : Psychiatric Emergency Room

Start Date : August 4, 2025

Contract Length : 13 Weeks

Shift Schedule : 3x12s – BLOCKED WEEKEND NIGHTS

Includes : Holidays, On-Call, Callback, Charge as needed

Position Overview :

This assignment is in a fast-paced Psychiatric Emergency Department , where you’ll care for adult and pediatric patients experiencing acute psychiatric crises. As a Psych ER RN , you will collaborate closely with physicians, behavioral health teams, and social workers to deliver compassionate, safe, and timely care.

Core Responsibilities :

Conduct psychiatric intake assessments and gather patient history

Develop and implement nursing care plans tailored to each patient’s needs

Administer and monitor the effects of psychotropic medications

Support patients in understanding their diagnoses and treatment options

Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff

Participate in psychiatric rounds and interdisciplinary treatment planning

Complete documentation in accordance with behavioral health and hospital standards

Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support when necessary

Required Qualifications :

Active NY State RN License (Required)

BLS Certification (American Heart Association ONLY)

Minimum 2 years of recent inpatient psych or psych ER experience

Preferred Skills :

Strong background in de-escalation techniques and behavioral health protocols

Familiarity with psychotropic medications and crisis stabilization

Previous experience in a Psych ER or high-acuity psych setting

HumanEdge Health Contact Information

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Phone : 888‑715‑4421

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HumanEdge Travel Healthcare Job ID #11013. 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 ER RN

About HumanEdge Travel Healthcare

HumanEdge Allied Health is a full-service nursing and allied health staffing agency that has lived and breathed staffing for more than 30 years, making us one of the most trusted in the industry!