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Trinity Health

Child Adolescent Psych RN

Hartford, CT · On-site

$36.15 - $59.95/hr

Valid RN license in Connecticut Preferred: * Bachelor's degree in Nursing * The ideal candidate will have one or more years of Child/Adolsecent Psych experience in a acute inpatient setting ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average weekly pay for contract psych rn in Connecticut is $1,955.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,646.15 and $2,259.62 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Contract Psych RN is a registered nurse who works on a temporary basis in psychiatric or mental health settings. They provide patient care, administer medications, monitor mental health conditions, and collaborate with a healthcare team. These roles are typically short-term and can be in hospitals, psychiatric facilities, or residential treatment centers. Contract Psych RNs often work through staffing agencies and may have flexible assignments in different locations.

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Infographic showing various Contract Psych Rn job openings in Connecticut as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,694 per year, or $48.9 per hour.

Child Adolescent Psych RN

Trinity Health

Hartford, CT • On-site

$36.15 - $59.95/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Trinity Health rating

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Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 354 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
Evening Shift
Description:
At Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital / Saint Francis Hospital the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric unit provides inpatient care age-appropriate, compassionate, and effective care to patients aged 5 to 17 with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions. Behavioral Health and Mental Health disorders including (but not limited to): Anxiety, Depression, PTSD; Autism spectrum Disorder and AD/HD
What you will do
  • Perform comprehensive mental health assessments and ongoing evaluations.
  • Administer medications and monitor for therapeutic effects and side effects. Support de-escalation and crisis intervention using trauma-informed care principles.
  • Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and families to implement individualized care plans.

Minimum Qualifications
Required:
  • Graduation from an accredited nursing school
  • Valid RN license in Connecticut

Preferred:
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing
  • The ideal candidate will have one or more years of Child/Adolsecent Psych experience in a acute inpatient setting experience.
  • BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

Position Highlights:
  • Part Time -24hrs/Evenings/8 Hour Shift
  • Every other Weekend/Holiday
  • This is an hourly position, included in the RN Step Program pay range: $36.15 to $59.95.

Ministry/Facility Information
Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital's Behavioral Health Services include a full range of mental health and substance abuse treatment programs for all ages. We have a dedicated, multidisciplinary team approach to developing an individualized plan of care for each patient. We strive to build trust, intimacy and a healing relationship. The focus is to draw out people's strengths and competencies to assist them with coping more effectively in times of significant challenge or difficulty in their lives.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Trinity Health Ann Arbor is a 537 -bed teaching hospital located on 340 acre campus. Recognized by IBM Watson as a Top 100 Hospital and #1 Teaching Hospital, Trinity Health Ann Arbor has been a leading health care provider for more than 100 years. Trinity Health has received numerous local and national awards in recognition of our leadership, quality outcomes, and clinical excellence.

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