Travel Registered Nurse Adolescent Behavioral Health Inpatient Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Adolescent Behavioral Health Inpatient (Travel)
Location: Rochester, New York, United States
Start date: 08/03/2026
Duration: approximately 13 weeks
Weekly pay: $1,923–$1,969 per week
Shift: 12-hour shifts (3x12); rotating days/evenings/nights (D/E/N)
Setting: hospital-based inpatient unit for pediatric patients with acute mental health crises (ages 5–18)
Assignment type: Travel - Temporary

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,923–$1,969 per week
- Contract duration: approximately 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule (D/E/N)
- Start date: 08/03/2026
- Setting: inpatient unit focused on pediatric psychiatry (ages 5–18)
- Coverage requirements: weekends, holidays, and on-call per unit need
- Hours: expected average 36–48 hours per week depending on unit needs

Responsibilities
- Provide direct, professional nursing care to pediatric and adolescent patients (ages 5–18) experiencing acute mental health crises on an inpatient unit
- Monitor mental status, vital signs, and medical stability; administer prescribed psychopharmacologic interventions and monitor for adverse effects
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (psychiatry, psychology, social work, activities therapy, nursing, and ancillary staff) to meet patient goals and implement treatment plans
- Support a therapeutic milieu through activities therapy, mindfulness, wellness, and coping skills groups; participate in patient and family education as appropriate
- Maintain safety and security on the unit, de-escalate aggressive or disruptive behaviors, and follow unit protocols for restraints and crisis intervention when indicated
- Document accurately in the electronic medical record; ensure proper medication reconciliation, order verification, and timely communication with the care team
- Participate in rounds and discharge planning, coordinating with families to support transitions of care and community-based resources

Requirements
- Licensure: Current NYS Registered Nurse license (required)
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of pediatric mental health/behavioral health experience (required)
- Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association) required
- Preferred: CPI blue card; experience in a large academic medical center
- Skills: Ability to work in a high-acuity pediatric/adolescent inpatient behavioral health setting; willingness to rotate shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Telemetry: Nice to have

Education
- RN degree from an accredited nursing program; active license to practice in New York state
- Ability to work in an inpatient behavioral health environment with pediatric/adolescent patients

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and assignment support throughout the travel assignment
- 24/7 travel support and credentialing assistance
- Onboarding and credentialing assistance to expedite start
- Access to resources and guidance for housing and relocation as applicable
- Opportunity for contract extensions based on unit needs and performance

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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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