Local Contract Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $58 per hour

WCS Healthcare Partners is seeking a local contract nurse RN Psychiatric for a local contract nursing job in Smithtown, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

WCS Healthcare is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Nurse for a contract assignment at a leading behavioral health facility in Patchogue New York . The ideal candidate is skilled in crisis assessment, therapeutic communication, medication management, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment for patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms.

Job Function:

• Shifts: 3x12 Nights (36 hours)
• Assess and interpret patients’ psychiatric status and behavioral presentation
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement psychiatric intervention plans
• Administer psychotropic medications and monitor for therapeutic response or adverse effects
• Build and maintain a positive, therapeutic nurse‑patient relationship to support emotional stability
• Monitor adherence to non‑pharmacological treatment plans and behavioral interventions
• Identify and remove environmental triggers or safety risks
• Safely restrain, de‑escalate, or medicate highly agitated patients when clinically necessary
• Document patient progress, behavioral changes, and treatment outcomes Provide targeted psychoeducation to patients and families

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of of experience required.2 years

• Travel Experience: Prior travel experience is preferred (at least 1 previous assignment), but they will consider first-time travelers with strong, extensive clinical experience.

• Patient Ratios: Candidates must be comfortable with an acuity-based ratio of across days, nights, and weekends.1:4 to 1:5+

• NYS License: Active New York State nursing license must be "in hand" at the time of submission.

• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

  • NIHSS (Stroke Certification)

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

• Despite the "Behavioral Health" title, this position requires heavy critical care/Emergency Department skills, including:

  • Triage and General Emergency Department care (Combined Adult/Pediatric).

  • Ventilator management and care of ventilated patients.

  • Continuous IV sedation and IV vasopressors.

  • Central line care/management.

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.

  • Management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure.

  • BiPAP/CPAP management and interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs).

  • Administration of tPA (Stroke treatment) and utilization of violent restraints when necessary.

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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White Cap Search Partners Job ID #45698. Posted job title: RN - Psych

About WCS Healthcare Partners

With WCS Healthcare Partners, every Job Seeker grows stronger, moving one step forward with each job placement. We take the time to get to know the needs and qualifications of each Healthcare professional to match you with the right clinical setting, patient population, merging your compensation and career goals with your desired work environment. Our recruiters are experts at navigating the dynamic nature of healthcare employers to get your resume in front of the right decision makers.

NURSING

● Registered Nurses (RN)

● Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

● Travel Nursing

● Quality Assurance/Review, Performance Improvement, HEDIS

● Nursing Leadership

● Case Management

ALLIED HEALTH

● Technologists: Medical, Laboratory, Cardiac, RadTech, X-Ray

● Therapy: Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy

● Social Work: LCSW/LMSW, Case Management, Care Coordination

● Med Support: Medical Assistants, Phlebotomy, Surgical/Sterile Techs

● Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs

● Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistants

OPERATIONS & FINANCE

● Practice Management

● Clinical Operations

● Administrative Support

● Reception, Clerical, Call Center

● Claims Appeals/Denials/Reimbursement

● Insurance Pre-Authorizations

● Medical Billing/Coding

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay