Travel Inpatient Psych RN - $2,499 per week

ARMStaffing

  • Elmira, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • $2,499 Per Week

Highlights

This position is in a 25-bed acute inpatient psychiatry unit that cares for patients presenting with acute psychosis, including conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and suicidal or homicidal ideation. As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.

Numbers & Facts

LocationElmira, NY

Description

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Elmira, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Psychiatric
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 11/22/2026
  • Duration: 16 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, evenings
  • Employment Type: Travel

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Psychiatry (Evening Shift) in Elmira, New York.

Location

Elmira, NY

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

The schedule includes 5 shifts of 8 hours from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Working holidays and every other weekend is expected. Scheduled weekends off can only be approved if coverage is found in advance.

Job Description

This position is in a 25-bed acute inpatient psychiatry unit that cares for patients presenting with acute psychosis, including conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and suicidal or homicidal ideation. Nurses will be trained to take on charge nurse responsibilities and may float to similar units as needed. The unit operates without an Emergency Department, relying on a nearby facility for medical emergencies. Staff includes a combination of licensed nurses and Mental Health Assistants (MHAs), with a staffing ratio of one nurse per 5 patients or less in most cases.

Responsibilities

  • Perform rounds and take vital signs.
  • Administer medications and oversee patient admissions as specified for each shift.
  • Facilitate patient care including assisting in patient groups and distributing meals.
  • Utilize de-escalation techniques and implement restraints only as necessary, with nursing staff handling all restraint procedures.

Required Experience

Active RN license and BLS certification are required. Experience in psychiatric settings is preferred but not mandatory.

Certifications/Licensure

  • Current State RN License
  • BLS Certification

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements — we’ve built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.

ARMStaffing Job ID #38528315. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Behavioral Health,15:00:00-23:00:00

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel. 

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences. 

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals. 

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

  • Local and travel contracts
  • Temp-to-perm employment
  • Direct-hire personnel
  • Per Diem
  • Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
  • Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
  • 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
  • Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
  • Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
  • Medical Benefits
  • Company-matched 401K

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