Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse - $1,848 per week

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Rochester, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Behavioral Health
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Emergency Room

Job Description

This is a psychiatric nursing position focused on providing high-quality care in an emergency room setting. The Registered Nurse (RN) will conduct intake assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver optimal treatment for patients experiencing mental health crises.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments through interviews with patients and their relatives to gather comprehensive case history.
• Plan and provide nursing care tailored to the individual needs of patients.
• Make nursing diagnoses regarding the medical and emotional status of patients and recommend effective treatment options.
• Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health professionals to design appropriate treatment plans.
• Administer and monitor reactions to psychotropic medications.
• Facilitate access to additional medical attention when necessary.
• Help clients understand their emotional disturbances and the necessity of treatment.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients and staff.
• Document all patient information consistently and accurately per established standards.
• Perform administrative tasks such as filing, answering phones, and completing progress notes within the electronic documentation system.

Schedule

This position requires a 3x12 hour shift schedule with blocked weekends and holidays.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current NY RN License.
• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in psychiatric nursing.
• Telemetry experience preferred.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more.
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care.
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate.
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution.
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty.
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more.

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019.
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023.
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023.
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics.
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

ARMStaffing Job ID #36871496. 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: RN:Behavioral Health,19:00:00-07:00:00

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel. 

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences. 

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals. 

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

• Local and travel contracts
• Temp-to-perm employment
• Direct-hire personnel
• Per Diem
• Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
• Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
• 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
• Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
• Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Company-matched 401K

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