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Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,445 per week

First Connect Health

  • Bronx, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • $2,445 Per Week

Highlights

Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences. At First Connect Health , we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency , headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBronx, NY

Description

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Bronx, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Psychiatric
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 10/26/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Adult Psychiatric RN — 26 Beds

Requirements

  • 1+ year of Psych RN experience
  • 6+ months of prior medical/surgical experience (MS, Tele, PCU, ICU, ER, etc.)
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS required
  • BSN preferred
  • CPI preferred; facility can provide on-site CPI training
  • First-time travelers accepted

Patient Population

  • Adults 18+
  • Schizophrenia, bipolar, schizoaffective disorder, depression, borderline personality disorder, substance abuse, and intellectually challenged patients
  • Patients are medically stable
  • No detox or rehab patients on this unit
  • Admissions primarily from the ER

Staffing

  • Days: 4 RNs, approximately 1:6–7
  • Nights: 3 RNs, approximately 1:8
  • PCTs: 5 days / 5 evenings / 3 nights
  • Charge/ANCC coverage 24/7

Clinical Duties

  • No routine IVs
  • IM injections and phlebotomy may be required
  • Blood glucose checks
  • 1:1 observation when needed
  • RNs may manage CPAP/BiPAP; training available
  • No telemetry
  • Physical restraints are avoided when possible; CPI de-escalation is emphasized

Schedule

  • Days: 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
  • Nights: 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
  • Every other weekend
  • May be required to work 2–3 holidays/year
  • No regular call/standby
  • Travelers are expected to remain flexible; block scheduling is not guaranteed

Floating

  • Travelers are first to float
  • May float to adult or adolescent psych units
  • Generally not floated to psych emergency/crisis, acute-phase 5-bed, detox, or rehab units

Orientation

  • 2–4 days with a preceptor
  • Orientation to multiple units to prepare for floating

Uniform: RN — Royal Blue

 

 

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About First Connect Health

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

  • ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
  • ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
  • ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
  • ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

Benefits

  • Sick pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Weekly pay
  • Referral bonus

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