Travel Mental Health Registered Nurse

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in New York City, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty : Psychiatric

Discipline : RN

Start Date : 10 / 27 / 2025

Duration : 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift : 12 hours

Employment Type : Travel

About the Position

Specialty : RN – Psych

Experience : 1–2 years in psychiatric or behavioral health nursing preferred

License : Active State or Compact RN License

Certifications : BLS – AHA

Must-Have : Strong crisis intervention skills, ability to manage behavioral emergencies

Description : The Psychiatric RN provides direct care to patients with mental health or substance use disorders. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, administering medications, implementing care plans, supporting therapeutic activities, and ensuring a safe environment. Collaborates closely with behavioral health teams and maintains accurate patient documentation.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding :

Active RN License

BLS

CPI or PMAB (as applicable)

Prime Staffing Job ID #34164554. 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 : Psych,19 : 00 : 00-07 : 30 : 00

About Prime Staffing

At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.

We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.