Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $2,206 per week in Syracuse, NY

Working in a fast-paced, acute behavioral health setting, you'll provide critical support to individuals and families during mental health crises while collaborating with a dedicated interdisciplinary team. This role is ideal for nurses passionate about psychiatric care who want to expand their expertise in a supportive environment with advanced clinical resources.

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Emergency Psychiatric Unit – New York

Start Date: September 27, 2026

Location: Central New York

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 36 hours per week (3x12-hour shifts), Night shift 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, every other weekend, rotating holiday coverage. No on-call required.

Highlights:

• Acute care emergency psychiatric unit serving both adult and pediatric patient populations
• 13-week contract assignment with competitive travel nursing benefits
• Electronic Health Record system: EPIC
• Consistent night shift schedule with predictable rotation
• Collaborative, specialty-focused environment dedicated to mental health crisis intervention

Requirements:

• Active New York Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification required
• Previous experience in psychiatric nursing, emergency psychiatry, or behavioral health preferred
• Candidates must reside 75+ miles from the facility location

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers specialized registered nurses the chance to make a meaningful impact in emergency psychiatric care for diverse patient populations. Working in a fast-paced, acute behavioral health setting, you'll provide critical support to individuals and families during mental health crises while collaborating with a dedicated interdisciplinary team. This role is ideal for nurses passionate about psychiatric care who want to expand their expertise in a supportive environment with advanced clinical resources.