Job Type: Travel
Weekly Pay: $3828 - $4029
Shift: 5 Afternoon Shifts X 8 Hrs
Shifts per week: 5
Scheduled Hours: 40
Duration: 24 Month(s)
The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide comprehensive nursing care within a psychiatric healthcare setting, ensuring the delivery of safe, therapeutic, and patient-centered care while maintaining compliance with Office of Mental Health (OMH) standards and regulatory requirements. The RN will be responsible for medication administration, physical and mental health assessments, patient documentation, therapeutic milieu evaluation, staff supervision, and crisis intervention. The ideal candidate will possess strong psychiatric nursing experience, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team.
Key Responsibilities
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and established nursing protocols. • Conduct comprehensive physical and mental health assessments and monitor changes in patient condition. • Provide shift oversight and clinical guidance to Mental Health Therapy Aides and other direct care staff. • Evaluate and maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu to promote patient recovery and well-being. • Facilitate and participate in therapeutic patient groups and other treatment activities. • Complete accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation in accordance with OMH and facility requirements. • Serve as Shift Charge Nurse, coordinating nursing operations and ensuring continuity of patient care. • Assist with the orientation, training, and mentoring of newly hired nursing and direct care staff. • Utilize verbal de-escalation techniques and participate in patient restraint interventions when clinically necessary and in accordance with OMH policies. • Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, social workers, therapists, and
multidisciplinary treatment teams to develop and implement individualized care plans. • Monitor patient safety, identify changes in health status, and communicate significant findings to appropriate healthcare providers. • Maintain compliance with infection prevention, medication administration, documentation, and patient safety standards. • Perform additional nursing duties and responsibilities as assigned to support facility healthcare operations.
Work Schedule & Conditions
• Schedule: 5 Days per Week (40 Hours per Week) • Primary Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM • Weekend work required; days may vary based on operational needs • Overtime: Not required • Travel: Not required • Holidays: Required to work New York State holidays as scheduled • Other shifts may be required based on facility staffing needs
Facility Information
• Elmira Psychiatric Center is an Office of Mental Health (OMH) facility providing comprehensive psychiatric and behavioral healthcare services. • Registered Nurses work collaboratively with psychiatrists, physicians, therapists, Mental Health Therapy Aides, and multidisciplinary treatment teams to provide high-quality behavioral healthcare services. • The position requires strong clinical judgment, crisis intervention skills, and the ability to work effectively within a structured psychiatric treatment environment.
Qualifications & Requirements
• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York • Valid driver's license required • Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification required • Completion of New York State Mandated Reporter Training required • Experience in psychiatric, behavioral health, mental health, or inpatient healthcare settings preferred • Strong medication administration, patient assessment, crisis intervention, and documentation skills • Ability to supervise direct care staff and function effectively as Shift Charge Nurse • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills • Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and professional nursing standards
Background Check Requirements
• New York State Child Abuse Registry screening required • Justice Center Staff Exclusion List (SEL) screening required • Criminal background check required prior to assignment
Vaccination & Medical Requirements
• Proof of MMR immunization required • Current PPD/TB screening required • Influenza vaccination required during active flu season
Required Training
• OMH Verbal De-escalation and Restraint Training • TRUST Training • OMH Standardized Onboarding Program
Additional Information
• Four (4) Registered Nurse positions are available. • This is a full-time assignment requiring 40 hours per week. • Initial contract term is six (6) months with the potential for extension up to two (2) years. • Weekend work is required, and candidates should be flexible to work alternate shifts if operationally necessary. • Candidates must be comfortable working in a psychiatric healthcare environment and responding to behavioral health crises using therapeutic communication and approved intervention techniques.
Submission Due Date: August 18, 2026
Due Date for Questions: August 11, 2026