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Contract Psych Rn Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$1.9K - $2.6K/wk

Employment Type: Travel About the Position Specialty: RN - Psych Experience: 1-2 years in ... contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and ...

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$1.9K - $2.6K/wk

Employment Type: Travel About the Position Specialty: RN - Psych Experience: 1-2 years in ... contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and ...

Travel Nurse RN - Psych ED

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$1.9K - $2.6K/wk

Specialty: Psych ED * Discipline: RN * Start Date: ASAP * Duration: 13 weeks * 34.5 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel Two (2) years of behavioral health experience is ...

Travel Geriatric Psychiatry RN

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$1.9K - $2.7K/wk

Employment Type: Travel About the Position Specialty: RN - Psych Experience: 1-2 years in ... contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and ...

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How much do contract psych rn jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average weekly pay for contract psych rn in New York is $2,249.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,894.23 and $2,598.08 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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 are the most commonly searched types of Psych Rn jobs in New York?

The most popular types of Psych Rn jobs in New York are:

What cities in New York are hiring for Contract Psych Rn jobs?

Cities in New York with the most Contract Psych Rn job openings:

Infographic showing various Contract Psych Rn job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 57% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,954 per year, or $56.2 per hour.

Adolescent Psych RN in Port Chester, NY

Vivian Health

Port Chester, NY • On-site

$1.9K - $2.7K/wk

Other

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Adolescent Psych

Location Detail: 47 Long Lots Rd Westport (10437)

Shift Detail: RN Shift 2nd Shift 3p-11:30pm 40 hours per week including every other weekend and some Holidays

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here.  We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. 

St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent’s is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system’s second-largest hospital.

Job Summary:

  • Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.
  • Performs initial and on-going bio-psychosocial assessments according to accepted standards of nursing practice. Develops a nursing plan of care consistent with the master treatment plan.
  • Participates in treatment team conferences to assist in planning and revising goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the age-related and problem-specific needs of each patient.
  • Implements nursing plan of care for assigned patients and conducts and/or co- leads group therapy sessions for patients.
  • Evaluates patient's response to interventions and revises nursing plan of care as needed. Collaborates with the treatment team to revise goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the changes in patient status.
  • Performs appropriate assessments of patients per hospital policy and identifies physical, psychosocial, cultural spiritual and age-related needs in order to provide individualized care of the patient.
  • Develops and documents a comprehensive plan of nursing care in collaboration with the patient and family to meet the physical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural and age-related needs of patients in order to facilitate the delivery of care.
  • Provides direct patient care according to physician's order and appropriate protocols as evidenced by documentation in patient's medical record and direct supervisor or peer observation.
  • Evaluates and recognizes changes in patients' physical and psychosocial status and revises the plan of care as necessary.
  • Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel, consistent with their level of education and expertise in order to meet patients' needs and to maximize staff performance.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to behavioral health patients and to interact with the interdisciplinary team in order to achieve the desired outcomes for patients.
  • Other Duties as assigned.
  • Reflects ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice (2015), ANA Code of Ethics (2015), and ANA Social Policy Statement (2015).

Qualifications
  • Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
  • Must be able to both individually and as a team member successfully manage out of control patients using the methods outlined in the MOAB training
  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date
  • Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

We take great care of careers.

 Hartford Healthcare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top notch organization:

  • Medical and dental benefits
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
  • Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs 

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.  Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.  We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.  Every moment matters.  And this is your moment.