Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,268 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Schenectady, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Job – 13-Week Assignment in Schenectady, NY

Make a meaningful difference in behavioral health as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Schenectady, New York. Provide compassionate, patient-centered care on an adult inpatient psychiatric unit while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. This New York psychiatric nursing opportunity offers a consistent 12-hour day schedule, a supportive clinical environment, and the chance to explore the Capital Region’s historic charm, cultural attractions, and scenic outdoor destinations.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Schenectady, New York
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Assignment Type: Psychiatric travel nursing assignment
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., including a 30-minute unpaid break
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Additional Scheduling: Holiday rotation; no call; no self-scheduling
• Clinical Environment: C2 and C3 adult psychiatric units
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner

Psychiatric Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license at the time of submission
• At least 1 year of recent psychiatric nursing experience required; 2 years preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; certification may be obtained before the start date if needed
• Recent Nursys verification
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to float to comparable psychiatric or behavioral health units within your demonstrated competencies
• Commitment to professional clinical standards, patient safety, and compassionate behavioral health care

Psychiatric RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients receiving inpatient psychiatric and behavioral health services
• Complete nursing assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate patient progress
• Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring therapeutic response and potential adverse effects
• Recognize changes in mental and physical status and communicate concerns promptly to the interdisciplinary care team
• Use therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to promote a safe, respectful care environment
• Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care coordination activities accurately in Cerner
• Collaborate with providers, mental health professionals, patients, and families to support continuity of care
• Participate in unit-based responsibilities, including required weekend and holiday coverage
• Float to like units as needed while practicing within established competencies

Apply now for this Psychiatric Registered Nurse travel assignment in Schenectady, New York, and join a team dedicated to compassionate behavioral health care.

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GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #530274. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Psych

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