First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Elmira, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Psychiatric
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/22/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
RN Inpatient Psych – Behavioral Health | Long-Term Assignment
Job ID: CCA-72294
Location: Elmira, NY
Department/Unit: Behavioral Health / Inpatient Psychiatry (BSU 6560)
Assignment Dates: 11/22/2026 – 03/13/2027
Duration: 16 weeks
Shift: Evenings, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts per week
Experience Required: 3 years
Scrubs: Navy blue
Floating: May float to a similar unit, including the inpatient addiction rehabilitation unit
Critical Submission Guardrails
- Experience: 3 years of experience required.
- Certification: BLS required.
- Specialty: Inpatient psychiatric / behavioral health nursing experience.
- Schedule: Five evening shifts per week, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM.
- Weekends and Holidays: Every other weekend and holidays required.
- Blocked Scheduling: Must be agreed upon in advance.
- Weekend Requests: Scheduled weekends off cannot be approved without coverage unless previously specified within the RDO.
- Floating: Must be willing to float to a similar inpatient unit.
- Charge Nurse Duties: Will be trained for charge nurse responsibilities.
Job Summary & Clinical Scope
- Provide nursing care on a 25-bed acute inpatient psychiatric unit.
- Care for patients experiencing acute psychosis, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, suicidal or homicidal ideation, and dual diagnoses.
- Rotate through nursing responsibilities, including charge nurse duties, admission assessments and coordination, and medication administration.
- Conduct patient rounds, monitor vital signs, support daily care, and facilitate therapeutic groups.
- Apply de-escalation techniques to manage behavioral crises and support patient safety.
- Participate in restraint procedures only as a last resort after de-escalation techniques fail; security support is available during crises.
- Coordinate emergency medical transfers when necessary, as the hospital does not have an emergency department on-site.
- Maintain patient assignments while collaborating with the interdisciplinary behavioral health team.
Unit Highlights
- Capacity: 25-bed acute inpatient psychiatric unit.
- Patient Ratio: Up to 5:1, often lower.
- Staffing Model: Licensed nursing staff and Mental Health Assistants, with dedicated charge nurse and admission nurse responsibilities.
- Clinical Environment: Acute behavioral health with an emphasis on de-escalation and patient safety.
Job ID: CCA-72294 Location: Elmira, NY
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