Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $1,895 per week in Rochester, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych
Location: Rochester, NY
Agency: Alerion Healthcare, LLC
Pay: $1,895 per week
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 117 Weeks
Start Date: 9/14/2026

About the Position

This is a Travel position. You must live more than 30 miles from the facility to be considered for this position.

Why You Should Apply:

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to $1895 per week, or $52.65 per hour – plus benefits!*

• Flexible Work Schedule: Enjoy a 17 week assignment 09/14/2026 - 01/09/2027 with a 36-hour work week and 3 shifts per week.

• Location: Rochester, New York

• Great Benefits: Medical, 401(k) with company match, and more!

* Pay package is based on 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined for travel positions.

Position Overview
Type of Position: Travel
Description:

Registered Nurse – Psychiatric Unit (Level 1) | 3x12 Rotating Shifts

Shift Details

• 3x12-hour shifts
• Day, Evening, and Night rotating shift schedules
• Weekends, Holidays, On-Call, Callback, and Charge duties per unit needs

Job Duties

• Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history
• Plans and provides nursing care for patients
• Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options
• Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients
• Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications
• Arranges further medical attention when necessary
• Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment
• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients
• Tests for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain
• Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician's written orders
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping
• Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system
• Provides courteous, high quality service to patients and members of the public by personally responding to requests for service or making appropriate referral

Requirements

• Active New York State (NY) RN License — NY License ONLY
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) ONLY
• Minimum 2 years of experience