ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Plattsburgh, New York.

Job Description Requirements

• Specialty: Behavioral Health
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/25/2025
• Duration: 4 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description: Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) to join our esteemed Inpatient Psychiatry Unit. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to patients with various psychiatric conditions in a supportive and therapeutic environment.

Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver patient-centered nursing care while ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Participate in therapeutic group activities, assisting in topics such as coping skills, self-expression, and recreational therapy.
- Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including hygiene, meal tray management, and personal laundry.
- Monitor patient vital signs and document patient behavior and progress accurately.
- Engage in verbal de-escalation techniques and respond effectively to situations where physical intervention may be necessary.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including mental health technicians, to provide comprehensive care.
- Maintain professional communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team to support treatment plans.

Qualifications:
- Active New York RN license, or proof of application with applied date, is required at the time of submission.
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience as a registered nurse, preferably in psychiatric or mental health settings.
- Certification in BLS and CPI/PMCS or MOAB is mandatory.
- Experience with EPIC or similar electronic medical records systems within the last two years is required.
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and meet weekend and holiday requirements.

Unit Details:
- The unit includes 18 private adult inpatient beds with an average daily census of 11 patients and a Child Adolescent unit with 12 beds.
- Staffing consists of registered nurses, mental health technicians, and unit clerks to ensure effective patient care.
- The patient population includes all psychiatric diagnoses, with a focus on ages 6-18 for child patients and 18 and above for adults.

Work Environment:
- Fast-paced inpatient setting requiring strong clinical skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
- Orientation period provided to acclimate to unit protocols and procedures.

Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to mental health excellence.

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At ARMStaffing we take care of our nurses! We offer:

- Health Retirement Benefits: Day-1 access to extensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and morebrvbar;
- Complimentary Onboarding: We pay your way through onboarding including Physicals, TITERS, and everything else. A dedicated Onboard Specialist will schedule your appointments, so you can focus on patient care while we focus on helping you get started faster.
- On-Call Support: We have on-call support 24/7, 365 days a year. Need clinical support? We have an experienced team across healthcare practices who can offer immediate direction.
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan: After a qualifying waiting period, employees are eligible for 401k. Employees that contribute at least 5% will receive a 4% company match.
- Recruiter Matching: When you apply with ARMS, you will be matched with a specialized recruiter based on your preferred location and specialty.
- Honestly, theres so much more... like Travel Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Meals Incidentals, Referral Bonuses, Completion Bonuses; it goes on.

Were not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice, heres why:
- SIAs Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms - 2019
- SIAs Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. - 2023
- Celebrated as a Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley - 2022, 2023
- Perfect scores for Name, Not a Number and Recruiters Personalities on Highway Hypodermics
- Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services Certification

Contract local rates may vary based on location and residency of applicant. For more details, please ask an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options!

ARMStaffing Job ID #33521976. 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:Behavioral Health,19:00:00-07:00:00

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