Psych | Registered Nurse | 17-Week Travel RN Contract – Rochester, NY

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment in Rochester, NY

Psychiatric RN travel job in Rochester, New York with a supportive behavioral health team. Provide compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric nursing care while enjoying a 17-week travel assignment in a city known for its strong medical community and vibrant neighborhoods.

• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 17 weeks
• Schedule: Weekend-blocked, day/night rotational schedule with holidays, on-call, callback, and charge responsibilities per unit needs
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Employment Type: Travel RN

• Active New York RN license required
• American Heart Association BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Telemetry experience preferred
• Experience supporting psychiatric or behavioral health patients strongly preferred
• Strong communication, documentation, patient assessment, and clinical decision-making skills

• Conduct intake assessments through patient and family interviews to gather history and clinical information
• Develop and provide nursing care for patients with behavioral health and mental health needs
• Assess medical and emotional status and collaborate on appropriate treatment plans
• Work closely with psychiatrists, therapists, and behavioral health professionals to support coordinated care
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses to psychotropic and other prescribed therapies
• Support a safe, secure, therapeutic, and trauma-informed environment for patients and staff
• Monitor pain, vital signs, and overall patient condition, escalating concerns as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation, patient confidentiality, and compliance with written orders
• Assist with patient education, administrative tasks, and courteous service to patients and visitors

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GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.