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Psychē, PLLC

Psych Registered Nurse

Dover, NJ · On-site

$1.9K - $2.4K/wk

Registered Nurse Position: Registered Nurse Location: Dover, NJ Department: Psych Shifts Available: Full Time, Nights Pay: up to $1,920.00 -$2,490.80 gross per week Assignment Length: 12 weeks ...

Premiere HC Staffing

Psych Registered Nurse

Dover, NJ · On-site

$1.9K - $2.4K/wk

Registered Nurse Location: Dover, NJ Department: Psych Shifts Available: Full Time, Nights Pay: up to $1,920.00 -$2,490.80 gross per week Assignment Length: 12 weeks Premiere Healthcare Staffing is ...

Talencia

RN Psych

Boonton, NJ · On-site

$64 - $68/hr

Job Name: RN Psych Facility Name: Saint Clare's Behavioral Health - Boonton (SCBNJ) Address: 130 Powerville Road, Boonton, NJ, 07005 Contract: 13 weeks Shift: 19:00 - 07:30 Pay Rate: $64/hr (W2 ...

3B Healthcare, Inc.

RN- Psych

Iselin, NJ · On-site

$1.8K - $2.5K/wk

Previous pediatric psych experience * Phlebotomy experience - must be willing to perform blood draws on peds/adolescent population * NH or Compact RN License * BLS * CPI Performs general or ...

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How much do contract psych rn jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average weekly pay for contract psych rn in New Jersey is $2,087.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,757.69 and $2,411.54 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract psych RN?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract psych RN?

To thrive as a Contract Psych RN, you need an active RN license, experience in psychiatric or behavioral health nursing, and strong assessment skills. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), restraint protocols, and crisis intervention certifications such as CPI or PMAB is often required. Compassion, resilience, and excellent communication help build trust with patients and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are crucial for delivering safe, high-quality mental health care in challenging and dynamic environments.

What is a typical work environment and team structure like for a contract psych RN?

Contract Psych RNs most often work in inpatient psychiatric units, behavioral health facilities, or mental health hospitals, frequently joining teams for a set contract period. The team typically consists of psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, mental health technicians, and other nurses, all collaborating closely to create and implement individualized treatment plans for patients. You can expect a fast-paced environment, diverse patient populations, and frequent interactions with patients experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges. Adaptability and quick integration into existing teams are key, as you may rotate shifts and be assigned to various units depending on organizational needs.

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Infographic showing various Contract Psych Rn job openings in New Jersey as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 60% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,530 per year, or $52.2 per hour.

Psych Registered Nurse

Psychē, PLLC

Dover, NJ • On-site

$1.9K - $2.4K/wk

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Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Registered Nurse

Position: Registered Nurse

Location: Dover, NJ

Department: Psych

Shifts Available: Full Time, Nights

Pay: up to $1,920.00 –$2,490.80 gross per week

Assignment Length: 12 weeks

Premiere Healthcare Staffing is here to help you on your career journey! We place talented candidates with our partner healthcare facilities with the shared goal of providing exceptional, compassionate care.

  • Award-winning hospital partners across the nation
  • Dedicated career specialists to support you every step of the way
  • Immediate and flexible opportunities to create your career journey
  • Tailored career pathway where you can thrive personally and professionally
Responsibilities

Registered nurses (RNs) perform basic duties that include treating patients, educating patients about mental and medical conditions, and providing advice and emotional support to patients' and/or family members, running therapeutic groups, psychiatric crisis intervention, seclusion and restraint of patients. RNs record patients' medical histories and symptoms, help to perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation. RNs teach patients and their families how to manage their illness or injury, diet and exercise programs, and self-administration of medication and physical therapy. Other related duties.

Qualifications

1. Must have current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse. 2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current. 3. Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards. 4. Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units. 5. Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care. 6. Minimum one (1) year of RN experience in a psychiatric nursing department.

Pay Transparency

Premiere Healthcare Staffing offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $XX.00 to $XX.00. This compensation estimate is specific to California and has not been adjusted for any other geographic location. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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