RN - Psych
Rochester, NY · On-site
$1.8K/wk
SMH Level 1 RN Psych Child/Adolescent City/State ... Rochester, New York Shift: 3x12 Flex, 07:00:00-19:00:00 Contract Length: 17 weeks Start Date: 09/14 ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$1.8K/wk
SMH Level 1 RN Psych Child/Adolescent City/State ... Rochester, New York Shift: 3x12 Flex, 07:00:00-19:00:00 Contract Length: 17 weeks Start Date: 09/14 ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$1.8K/wk
SMH Level 1 RN Psych Child/Adolescent City/State ... Rochester, New York Shift: 3x12 Flex, 07:00:00-19:00:00 Contract Length: 17 weeks Start Date: 09/14 ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$2.0K - $2.1K/wk
Travel/Contract Pay: $2053 - $2161 per week Shift: 3x12 Days Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: 17-week Position: RN Psych (Travel/Contract) We're hiring experienced RN Psych for a 17-week contract in ...
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Rochester, NY · On-site
$2.0K - $2.1K/wk
Travel/Contract Pay: $2053 - $2161 per week Shift: 3x12 Days Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: 17-week Position: RN Psych (Travel/Contract) We're hiring experienced RN Psych for a 17-week contract in ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$1.8K/wk
Travel Psych Registered Nurse (RN) - $1,849 per week in taxable pay and non-taxable stipend amount. Pay rates are subject to confirmation with tax free stipend determined for qualified candidates.
Rochester, NY · On-site
$1.8K/wk
Travel Psych Registered Nurse (RN) - $1,849 per week in taxable pay and non-taxable stipend amount. Pay rates are subject to confirmation with tax free stipend determined for qualified candidates.
Rochester, NY · On-site
$1.7K/wk
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Psychiatric - Psych RN - Travel Nurse About TNAA TotalMed RN TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$1.7K/wk
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Psychiatric - Psych RN - Travel Nurse About TNAA TotalMed RN TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$2.0K/wk
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Psychiatric - Psych RN - Travel Nurse About TNAA TotalMed RN TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$2.0K/wk
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Psychiatric - Psych RN - Travel Nurse About TNAA TotalMed RN TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$1.7K - $2.4K/wk
SMH Level 1 RN Psych Child/Adolescent City/State: Rochester, New York Shift: 3x12 Flex, 07:00:00-19:00:00 Contract Length: 17 weeks Start Date: 09/14/2026 As a child and adolescent unit for patients ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$1.7K - $2.4K/wk
SMH Level 1 RN Psych Child/Adolescent City/State: Rochester, New York Shift: 3x12 Flex, 07:00:00-19:00:00 Contract Length: 17 weeks Start Date: 09/14/2026 As a child and adolescent unit for patients ...
$42.27 - $44.98/hr
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Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 17 Weeks Start Date: 9/14/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Fusion Medical Staffing to find a qualified Psych RN in Rochester, New ...
$42.27 - $44.98/hr
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Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 17 Weeks Start Date: 9/14/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Fusion Medical Staffing to find a qualified Psych RN in Rochester, New ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$58.53/hr
Role: RN Psych ER Location: Rochester, NY Schedule: Night Shifts ,12-hour Shift, 3 days per week (36 hrs/week), Holidays/On- Call/Callback/Charge per unit needs Contract Length: 13 Weeks Pay ...
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Rochester, NY · On-site
$58.53/hr
Role: RN Psych ER Location: Rochester, NY Schedule: Night Shifts ,12-hour Shift, 3 days per week (36 hrs/week), Holidays/On- Call/Callback/Charge per unit needs Contract Length: 13 Weeks Pay ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$1.8K - $1.8K/wk
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Telemetry experience Psych RN Responsibilities * Provide safe, effective, and therapeutic nursing care to children and adolescents in acute psychiatric crisis * Support stabilization through ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$1.8K - $1.8K/wk
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Telemetry experience Psych RN Responsibilities * Provide safe, effective, and therapeutic nursing care to children and adolescents in acute psychiatric crisis * Support stabilization through ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$2.1K/wk
Details Client Name Strong Memorial Hospital Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty Psych Job ID 37774758 Job Title RN - Psych Weekly Pay $2102.0 Shift Details Shift Nights 12 Hour ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$2.1K/wk
Details Client Name Strong Memorial Hospital Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty Psych Job ID 37774758 Job Title RN - Psych Weekly Pay $2102.0 Shift Details Shift Nights 12 Hour ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$1.7K - $2.4K/wk
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Specialty: Med Psych * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/14/2026 * Duration: 17 weeks * 48 hours per ... Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$1.7K - $2.4K/wk
Retirement
Specialty: Med Psych * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/14/2026 * Duration: 17 weeks * 48 hours per ... Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$1.7K - $2.4K/wk
Retirement
Specialty: Med Psych * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/14/2026 * Duration: 8 weeks * 48 hours per ... Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$1.7K - $2.4K/wk
Retirement
Specialty: Med Psych * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/14/2026 * Duration: 8 weeks * 48 hours per ... Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$2.6K/wk
Details Client Name University of Rochester Medical Center (Parent) Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty Psych Job ID 18944837 Job Title RN - Psych Weekly Pay $2628.0 Shift ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$2.6K/wk
Details Client Name University of Rochester Medical Center (Parent) Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty Psych Job ID 18944837 Job Title RN - Psych Weekly Pay $2628.0 Shift ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$38.67 - $51.92/hr
Inpatient Psych (G1) Location: Rochester General Hospital Hours Per Week: 36 Hours Schedule: Day ... contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$38.67 - $51.92/hr
Inpatient Psych (G1) Location: Rochester General Hospital Hours Per Week: 36 Hours Schedule: Day ... contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$38.67 - $51.92/hr
Inpatient Psych (G1) Location: Rochester General Hospital Hours Per Week: 36 Hours Schedule: Day ... contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants ...
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Rochester, NY · On-site
$38.67 - $51.92/hr
Inpatient Psych (G1) Location: Rochester General Hospital Hours Per Week: 36 Hours Schedule: Day ... contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$38.67 - $51.92/hr
Inpatient Psych (G1) Location: Rochester General Hospital Hours Per Week: 36 Hours Schedule: Day ... contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$38.67 - $51.92/hr
Inpatient Psych (G1) Location: Rochester General Hospital Hours Per Week: 36 Hours Schedule: Day ... contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$38.67 - $51.92/hr
Inpatient Psych (G1) Location: Rochester General Hospital Hours Per Week: 36 Hours Schedule: Day ... contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$38.67 - $51.92/hr
Inpatient Psych (G1) Location: Rochester General Hospital Hours Per Week: 36 Hours Schedule: Day ... contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$38.67 - $51.92/hr
Inpatient Psych (G1) Location: Rochester General Hospital Hours Per Week: 36 Hours Schedule: Day ... contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$38.67 - $51.92/hr
Inpatient Psych (G1) Location: Rochester General Hospital Hours Per Week: 36 Hours Schedule: Day ... contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants ...
$38.67 - $51.92/hr
Inpatient Psych (G1) Location: Rochester General Hospital Hours Per Week: 36 Hours Schedule: Day ... contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants ...
$38.67 - $51.92/hr
Inpatient Psych (G1) Location: Rochester General Hospital Hours Per Week: 36 Hours Schedule: Day ... contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$2.0K/wk
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Telemetry experience Psych RN Responsibilities * Provide safe, effective, and therapeutic nursing care to children and adolescents in acute psychiatric crisis * Support stabilization through ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$2.0K/wk
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Telemetry experience Psych RN Responsibilities * Provide safe, effective, and therapeutic nursing care to children and adolescents in acute psychiatric crisis * Support stabilization through ...
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$1.7K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
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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.
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.
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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