Overview
Registered Nurse – Adolescent Behavioral Health Inpatient, Rochester, NY. Start date 08/17/2026 for a 17-week travel assignment. Weekly pay range: $1,677–$1,737. 12-hour shifts. Inpatient pediatric/adolescent behavioral health unit focused on stabilization and therapeutic care for ages 5–18 experiencing acute mental health crises. This assignment is a temporary travel role with a hospital setting.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,677–$1,737 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0
- Contract duration: 17 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour shifts
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Setting: Inpatient pediatric/adolescent behavioral health unit in a hospital (Rochester, NY)

Responsibilities
- Assess and monitor pediatric/adolescent patients (ages 5–18) in acute mental health crisis, part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Develop, implement, and adjust individualized nursing care plans; administer medications per physician orders, including psychopharmacology as indicated.
- Maintain patient safety, perform ongoing risk assessments, de-escalate crises, and respond to clinical changes promptly.
- Conduct routine head-to-toe assessments, document accurately, and communicate changes to the care team; participate in daily rounds and handoffs.
- Support therapeutic interventions such as Activities Therapy, Mindfulness, Wellness, and Coping Skills groups; collaborate on progress toward patient goals.
- Provide family education, discharge planning input, and continuation recommendations in coordination with the care team; ensure compliance with regulatory and documentation standards.

Requirements
- Active New York State RN license (Required)
- BLS (American Heart Association) certification (Required)
- Minimum 2 years of pediatric mental health experience (Required)
- CPI blue card (Preferred)
- Telemetry: helpful but not required
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts with D/E/N rotation, including weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed by unit

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the engagement
- Fast credentialing process
- Nationwide assignments
- Extension opportunities on compatible projects
- Ongoing access to credentialing and on-site support as needed

Find more opportunities
If this position isn’t the right fit, apply to explore additional pediatric behavioral health travel openings available from Healthforce Healthcare LLC at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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