Basic Life Support (BLS), Behavioral Health, Case Management, Communication Skills, Discharge Plans, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Medication Administration, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Registered Nurse (RN), Safety/Work Safety, Treatment Plan
Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health/Geriatric Psychiatry
Location: New York, NY 10025
Contract: 13+Weeks
Start Date: 08/31/2026
Shift: Nights | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM | 3×12s
Employment Type: Local & Travel Contract
Local Pay:$55/hr on w2 Without benefits
Travel Pay Package
Pay Rate on W2 (Hourly) Taxable
$22.00
Pay Rate on W2 (Weekly) Taxable
$759.00
Hours
34.50
Stipend Hourly (Non-Taxable)
$43.00
Stipend Weekly (Non-Taxable)
$1,483.50
Gross Hourly Pay
$65.00
Gross Weekly Pay
$2,242.50
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a Behavioral Health/Geriatric Psychiatry contract assignment at a leading academic medical center in New York City. This opportunity is open to both local and travel nurses.
The RN will provide compassionate, evidence-based care to adult and geriatric psychiatric patients in an inpatient behavioral health unit while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Responsibilities- Provide comprehensive nursing care to behavioral health and geriatric psychiatric patients.
- Assess, monitor, and evaluate patients' mental and physical health status.
- Administer medications and treatments safely.
- Maintain a safe therapeutic environment and utilize de-escalation techniques.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, and case managers.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and discharge planning.
- Document patient care accurately using Epic EMR.
- Follow all hospital policies related to quality, infection prevention, and patient safety.
Qualifications- Active New York State RN License
- BLS Certification
- CPI or PMCS Certification (Required)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience
- Minimum 2 years of recent Behavioral Health, Psychiatric, or Geriatric Psychiatry experience
- Epic EMR experience preferred
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Education
- BSN preferred
- Associate Degree in Nursing accepted with relevant experience or active enrollment in a BSN program