Travel Registered Nurse Psych Job
12 days ago
Rochester
Job DescriptionStep into a pivotal role as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse in Rochester, New York, where skilled care meets an inspiring community. In this specialty, your clinical expertise, compassionate communication, and steady leadership will help patients navigate mood and psychotic disorders, substance use comorbidity, and complex behavioral health challenges with dignity and safety. You’ll be empowered to deliver evidence-based nursing interventions, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and support families through difficult decisions, all while advancing your clinical skills in a dynamic psychiatric setting. This assignment is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a lasting impact on individuals, their families, and the broader community you serve. And when you’re ready to explore beyond one city, this opportunity also offers the flexibility to work in various locations across the United States, expanding your repertoire and professional network while you grow. New York State’s beauty is a backdrop to what you’ll do each day. Beyond Rochester’s professional energy, you can discover the striking landscapes that define this region: the ring of the Finger Lakes with its glistening lakes and wine trails, the serene Adirondack Mountains inviting outdoor exploration, the rushing waters along Niagara Falls, and the cultural richness of cities nearby in the Hudson Valley. Whether you’re savoring a quiet morning by a lake, attending a community festival, or taking a weekend to immerse yourself in art, music, and cuisine, the area provides a balanced, rejuvenating setting to complement your demanding clinical work. Location Benefits: Rochester offers a thriving healthcare community, with top-tier facilities that emphasize patient-centered care and innovative treatment approaches. You’ll work with dedicated teams in a city known for education, research, and strong community engagement, enjoying relatively affordable living, excellent schools, diverse dining, and abundant outdoor opportunities. The role also opens the door to positions across the U.S., giving you exposure to different patient populations, care models, and leadership styles. You’ll benefit from a supportive network, access to continuing education, and opportunities to broaden your clinical competencies through cross-site experiences, mentoring, and specialty certifications. Our program is designed to be flexible and responsive to your expertise, enabling meaningful assignments that align with your career goals while offering the chance to experience new environments and communities. Role Specifics and Benefits: As a Psychiatric RN, you’ll perform comprehensive mental health assessments, monitor medication effects, and implement individualized care plans for patients with mood disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety, and co-occurring conditions. You’ll lead crisis intervention when needed, prioritize safety, and coordinate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and occupational therapists to manage transitions from acute care to community-based settings. Your responsibilities will include documenting clinical notes, updating care plans, facilitating patient and family education, and supporting discharge planning to promote continuity of care. You’ll advocate for patient rights, participate in treatment planning meetings, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives that strengthen safety and outcomes. This role offers strong avenues for professional growth—pursue advanced certifications, take on mentorship responsibilities, or step into leadership tracks as you demonstrate clinical excellence and collaborative leadership. Benefits highlighted include competitive weekly pay of $1,771-$1,862, with the potential for a comprehensive benefits package that recognizes your expertise and commitment. In addition to earnings, you may qualify for a sign-on or performance-based bonus, housing assistance to ease relocation or temporary housing, and opportunities to extend contracts for continuity of care and professional advancement. We provide robust, 24/7 support while you travel with the company, ensuring you always have a reliable point of contact for clinical questions, housing logistics, travel arrangements, or urgent needs. The role is designed with flexibility in mind, and while guaranteed hours are not specified, your schedule is crafted to maximize both patient impact and your work-life balance, with the possibility of varied shift patterns to fit your preferences and the needs of the unit. Start date is 01/05/2026, with length of assignment defined by the opening and your availability, and options to extend to build deeper expertise in psychiatric nursing and behavioral health care. Company Values: We are committed to empowering our staff and investing in their career development. Our culture centers on supportive leadership, clear pathways for advancement, and a collaborative environment where all team members feel valued and heard. You’ll find a strong emphasis on professional respect, ongoing learning, wellness resources for caregivers, and inclusive practices that recognize diverse patient and staff backgrounds. The organization believes in transparent communication, accountability, and recognizing clinical excellence as a cornerstone of patient outcomes. By joining, you’ll become part of a community that cares about your growth as much as the patients you serve. Call to Action: If you’re a compassionate and motivated Psychiatric Registered Nurse ready to make a difference in Rochester and beyond, apply today. Embrace a role that honors your expertise, supports your development, and invites you to explore new places while delivering outstanding mental health care. This is your opportunity to grow within a company that prioritizes your contribution and your professional journey, while helping patients reclaim stability, hope, and well-being. Take the next step—join us and shape the future of psychiatric nursing. Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Privacy & Consent By applying, you agree to TLC Nursing’s Privacy Policy and consent to receive job-related text messages; message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. About TLC Nursing TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S. ShiftShield™ – Traveler Protection ShiftShield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions. Why Travelers Choose TLC • Competitive weekly pay, • Fast credentialing, • 24/7 recruiter & clinical support EEO Statement TLC Nursing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Powered by JazzHR 8y5eHjPyiN