Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse - $1,974 per week

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Rochester, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Behavioral Health
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Level 1 Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Emergency Room

Schedule

4x12.0 - Straight Nights, with availability for Holidays/On-Call/Callback/Charge as needed.

Job Description

The Level 1 Registered Nurse in the Psychiatric Emergency Room will conduct intake assessments and provide nursing care for patients facing emotional disturbances. This role requires collaboration with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff to develop effective treatment plans. The nurse will be responsible for administering medications, documenting patient information, and maintaining a safe environment for staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.
• Plan and provide nursing care for patients, making thorough nursing diagnoses.
• Consult with psychiatrists and behavioral health staff for treatment plan development.
• Administer psychotropic medications and document reactions and effectiveness.
• Provide educational support to clients regarding their emotional disturbances and the necessity of treatment.
• Assess vital signs and manage treatment of pain as needed.
• Ensure accurate documentation of patient information in medical charts.
• Perform administrative tasks as necessary, including maintaining records and responding to service requests.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Must possess a valid New York RN License.
• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a relevant nursing position.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here's why:

• SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

ARMStaffing Job ID #38387033. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Behavioral Health,19:00:00-07:00:00

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

• Local and travel contracts
• Temp-to-perm employment
• Direct-hire personnel
• Per Diem
• Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
• Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
• 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
• Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
• Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Company-matched 401K