Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Behavioral Health - $2,005 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatric Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in New York, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Behavioral Health
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 34 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Pediatric Psychology is seeking a qualified Clinical Nurse for a position in New York. The role involves providing compassionate, patient-centered care to pediatric patients in a psychiatric setting, supporting families, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to specialized mental health care for children and adolescents.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 11.5-hour shifts, 34.5 hours minimum per week, starting on 08/03/2026.
• Required Qualifications: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred), Associate degree in Nursing with relevant experience or active enrollment in a BSN program, Certification in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or Pediatric Medical Crisis Stabilization (PMCS), State-specific license requirements, and at least 2 years of general RN experience, with a minimum of 2 years in geriatric psychiatric care.
• Preferred Qualifications: Epic electronic health record (EHR) experience highly preferred.
• Additional Information: The assignment involves pediatric psychiatric patient care in a hospital setting, with a focus on relationship-centered care practices, patient safety, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The clinician will perform charge nurse duties as assigned, coordinate resource utilization, and support a therapeutic environment for young patients and their families. Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills and participate in ongoing professional development.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1284411. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 34 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Pediatric Psychology

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus