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Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health - $1,949 to $2,277 per week in New York, NY

$1,949 - $2,277 per week
Full-time

MD Nurse Staffing, LLC.

Registered Nurse (RN) | Behavioral Health
Location: New York, NY
Agency: MD Nurse Staffing, LLC.
Pay: $1,949 to $2,277 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/31/2026

About the Position

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

Pay Rate on W2 (Hourly) Taxable

$22.00

Pay Rate on W2 (Weekly) Taxable

$759.00

Hours

34.50

Stipend Hourly (Non-Taxable)

$44.00

Stipend Weekly (Non-Taxable)

$1,518

Gross Hourly Pay 

$65.00

Gross Weekly Pay

$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
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