Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health
12 days ago
New York
GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Staten Island, New York. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Behavioral Health, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 04/27/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours \n Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health Travel Nurse in Staten Island, NY (10310) | 13-week contract. Provide compassionate psychiatric nursing and mental health care in an on-site inpatient behavioral health setting near New York City. Competitive weekly pay and supportive multidisciplinary team—ideal for experienced behavioral health nurses and travel RNs.\n \n\nJob Details\n\n • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,086 - $2,318 (competitive travel nursing pay)\n, • Location: Staten Island, NY 10310 — Staten Island healthcare, New York nursing jobs\n, • Contract Duration: 13 weeks\n, • Start Date: April 27, 2026\n, • Employment Type: Travel Nurse, On-Site (Travel Nursing Job)\n, • Hours per Week: 36\n, • Shift: 12-hour Days\n, • Shifts per Week: 3\n\n\nBehavioral Health RN Requirements\n\n, • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State (NY)\n, • Minimum 1 year of experience in behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, or mental health nursing\n, • BLS certification (American Heart Association) required\n, • Experience with behavioral health assessments, care planning, and medication administration\n, • Strong communication, de-escalation, and interpersonal skills\n, • Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team (psychiatrists, social workers, therapists)\n\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n, • Provide direct patient care to individuals with behavioral health and psychiatric needs in an inpatient setting\n, • Conduct behavioral health assessments, develop nursing care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes\n, • Administer and monitor medications; document patient responses and follow safety protocols\n, • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate changes in patient condition to the treatment team\n, • Participate in treatment planning, psychoeducation, and discharge planning for psychiatric patients\n, • Promote a safe, therapeutic environment using evidence-based de-escalation and safety practices\n\n\nWhy Join Our Team\n\n, • Work in a supportive, multidisciplinary behavioral health team in Staten Island, NY\n, • Opportunity for travel nursing experience near New York City with access to local amenities and parks\n, • Competitive weekly pay for travel RNs and potential travel nursing benefits\n GHR Healthcare Job ID #471836. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Behavioral Health About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.