Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,140 per week

HumanEdge Travel Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Bronx, New York. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Psychiatric Discipline: RN Start Date: 04/15/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 34 hours per week Shift: 8 hours Employment Type: Travel Travel CPEP Registered Nurse (RN) – Nights Start Date: 04/15/2026 Assignment Length: 13 Weeks Shift: Nights | 12-hour shifts Guaranteed Hours: 34.5 hours per week Care Setting: Acute Psychiatric Unit Charting System: Allscripts Department: Adult Psych HumanEdge Health is seeking an experienced Travel CPEP RN to support a high-acuity psychiatric emergency service serving both adult and pediatric populations. This is a fast-paced environment requiring strong de-escalation skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Unit Overview Total Beds: 40 beds (30 Adult / 20 Child & Adolescent – RN will work both areas) Fast Track/Triage: Dedicated triage and fast-track section Security: In-house security available 24/7 Average Daily Volume: 15–45 patients/day Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:6–12 depending on acuity Typical staffing: 2 Triage RNs 4 Adult RNs 1 Pediatric/Adolescent RN 1 Charge RN (travelers typically do not charge) Patient Population Severe mental illness and behavioral health conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, anxiety, trauma, and complex comorbidities Patients are typically medically stable; unstable patients are transferred out Clinical Responsibilities Behavioral health assessments and crisis stabilization De-escalation and restraint management when necessary IM injections and PO medication administration (psychotropics including Haldol, Zyprexa, Ativan) Close collaboration with psychiatry and medical providers Monitoring for early signs of crisis and implementing timely interventions Support Services PCT Support: Phlebotomy, EKGs, 1:1 observation, transport, ADLs, contraband searches, property inventory Respiratory Therapy: Available for respiratory treatments and escalation Imaging: X-ray and CT available (transport by PCTs) Telemetry: Rare portable monitoring; RNs expected to recognize major rhythm changes Scheduling Weekends: Every other weekend Holidays: May be required Call: None Floating: Travelers float first Requirements Active RN license (license to submit required) Minimum 1 year of psychiatric nursing experience Prefer candidates with recent medical experience (MS, Tele, PCU, ICU) Prior ED experience not required Strong de-escalation and restraint experience preferred Required Certifications: BLS (AHA) ACLS PALS One of the following required prior to start: Handle With Care, TRUST, CPI, PMCS, or MOAB De-escalation Training (as required) BSN preferred (not required) Ability to remain calm, patient, compassionate, and attentive in high-acuity behavioral settings Contact: HumanEdge Health HumanEdge Travel Healthcare Job ID 16757. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 34 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Psych RN About HumanEdge Travel Healthcare HumanEdge Allied Health is a full-service nursing and allied health staffing agency that has lived and breathed staffing for more than 30 years, making us one of the most trusted in the industry!aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a

Created: 2026-03-04