Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health - $56 to $65 per hour in New York, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Behavioral Health
Location: New York, NY
Agency: MD Nurse Staffing, LLC.
Pay: $56 to $65 per hour
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/31/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with MD Nurse Staffing, LLC. to find a qualified Behavioral Health RN in New York, New York, 10001!

Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health/Geriatric Psychiatry | Local & Travel Contract

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) –  Behavioral Health/Geriatric Psychiatry
Location:  New York, NY 10025
Contract:  13+Weeks
Start Date:  08/31/2026
Shift: Nights | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM | 3×12s
Employment Type:  Local & Travel Contract
Local Pay: $56.50/hr on w2 Without benefits

Travel Pay Package

$22.00

$759.00

34.50

$44.00

$1,518

$65.00

$2,277.00

  Job Description

We are seeking an experienced  Registered Nurse (RN) for a  Behavioral Health/Geriatric Psychiatry  contract assignment at a leading academic medical center in New York City. This opportunity is open to both  local and travel nurses .

The RN will provide compassionate, evidence-based care to adult and geriatric psychiatric patients in an inpatient behavioral health unit while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to behavioral health and geriatric psychiatric patients.
• Assess, monitor, and evaluate patients' mental and physical health status.
• Administer medications and treatments safely.
• Maintain a safe therapeutic environment and utilize de-escalation techniques.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, and case managers.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and discharge planning.
• Document patient care accurately using Epic EMR.
• Follow all hospital policies related to quality, infection prevention, and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Active New York State RN License
• BLS Certification
• CPI or PMCS Certification (Required)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Minimum 2 years of recent Behavioral Health, Psychiatric, or Geriatric Psychiatry experience
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Education

• BSN preferred
• Associate Degree in Nursing accepted with relevant experience or active enrollment in a BSN program

About MD Nurse Staffing, LLC.

MD-Staffing is a premier healthcare staffing and workforce solutions provider committed to connecting highly qualified healthcare professionals with leading hospitals, health systems, surgical centers, long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics, and healthcare organizations across the United States. With more than 20 years of combined staffing and partnership experience, we have built a reputation for delivering dependable, compliant, and customized staffing solutions that help healthcare organizations maintain exceptional patient care while overcoming workforce challenges.

 
Our expertise includes contract staffing, travel staffing, per diem, direct hire, permanent placement, and MSP/VMS workforce solutions. We recruit and place Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Medical Assistants (MAs), Allied Health professionals, Diagnostic & Imaging specialists, and administrative support staff. Every candidate undergoes a comprehensive credentialing and compliance process to ensure they are fully prepared to meet client requirements from day one.

 
At MD-Staffing, we believe staffing is more than filling positions. We act as a strategic extension of our clients' teams by providing responsive recruiting, streamlined onboarding, dedicated compliance management, and scalable workforce solutions tailored to each organization's unique needs. Our commitment to quality, integrity, speed, and service has earned the trust of healthcare organizations and managed service providers nationwide.

 
Whether you're seeking exceptional healthcare talent or pursuing your next career opportunity, MD-Staffing is dedicated to building lasting partnerships that drive operational excellence, workforce stability, and outstanding patient outcomes.

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