Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $1,895 per week in Rochester, NY

Provides courteous, high quality service to patients and members of the public by personally responding to requests for service or making appropriate referral. Flexible Work Schedule: Enjoy a 17 week assignment 09/14/2026 - 01/09/2027 with a 36-hour work week and 3 shifts per week.

Job Description

This is a RN Travel position. You must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be considered for this position.

Why You Should Apply:

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to $1895 per week, or $52.65 per hour - plus benefits!*
  
• Flexible Work Schedule: Enjoy a 17 week assignment 09/14/2026 - 01/09/2027 with a 36-hour work week and 3 shifts per week.
  
• Location: Rochester, New York
  
• Great Benefits: Medical, 401(k) with company match, and more!

* Pay package is based on 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined for travel positions.

Position Overview
Type of Position: Travel
Description:

Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Unit (Level 1) Shift Details

• 3x12-hour shifts
• Rotating Day, Evening, and Night shifts
• Weekends, Holidays, On-Call, Callback, and Charge duties per unit needs

Job Duties

• Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history
• Plans and provides nursing care for patients
• Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options
• Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients
• Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications
• Arranges further medical attention when necessary
• Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment
• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients
• Tests for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain
• Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician's written orders
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping
• Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system
• Provides courteous, high quality service to patients and members of the public by personally responding to requests for service or making appropriate referral

Requirements

• CPI Certification
• New York State RN License (NY License ONLY)
• BLS Certification (American Heart Association ONLY)
• Minimum 2 years of experience

Required Skills

• RN License (NY License ONLY)
• Two (2) years of experience
• BLS (American Heart Association ONLY)