Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Rochester, NY
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Registered Nurse - Pediatric Mental Health

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

36 or 48 hours per week with day, evening, and night rotation. Requires weekend, holiday, and on-call availability based on unit needs.

Job Description

As a member of our child and adolescent unit, you will care for patients aged 5-18 experiencing acute mental health crises. Our focus is on stabilization through a variety of group offerings including Activities Therapy, Mindfulness, Wellness, and Coping Skills groups, alongside psychopharmacological interventions. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve patient goals and ensure safe, effective, and therapeutic care.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in crisis.
• Participate in group therapy sessions to assist in stabilization and recovery.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses to treatment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current New York State RN License.
• Minimum of two years of pediatric mental health experience.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!