Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse - $2,064 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: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Level 1 Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Emergency Room

Location

New York

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule / Shift

4x12.0 - Weekend Blocked, D/N rotational position, Holidays/On-Call/Callback/Charge per unit needs, 48 hours/week only.

Job Description

The Level 1 RN in the Psychiatric Emergency Room will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to patients experiencing psychiatric crises. The role includes conducting assessments, planning and implementing care, administering medications, and collaborating with psychiatric staff to develop treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.
• Plan and provide nursing care for patients.
• Make nursing diagnoses of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommend treatment options.
• Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
• Administer and monitor psychotropic drugs and other medications, noting reactions.
• Arrange further medical attention when necessary.
• Assist clients in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and the need for treatment.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
• Document all patient information accurately on medical charts and follow physician's orders.
• Perform administrative tasks including filing, answering phones, and completing progress notes.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current NY RN License.
• BLS Certification (AHA).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a psychiatric setting.
• Experience with telemetry is preferred.

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 #37065474. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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