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

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Pediatric Psychiatry (Straight Nights) in Rochester, New York.

Location

Rochester, NY

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

36 or 48 hours per week, straight night shifts, including weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed.

Job Description

Join our child and adolescent unit focused on supporting patients aged 5-18 experiencing acute mental health crises. Our team is dedicated to patient stabilization through various therapeutic interventions, including Activities Therapy, Mindfulness, Wellness, and Coping Skills groups, alongside psychopharmacological treatment. As a Registered Nurse, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve patient goals and ensure the delivery of safe and effective therapeutic care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, ensuring safety and therapeutic interventions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
• Administer medications and manage treatment protocols.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions and engage patients in therapeutic activities.
• Document patient progress and modify care plans as needed.

Required Experience

• New York State RN License.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in pediatric mental health.
• BLS certification (AHA only).

Certifications/Licensure

• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training preferred.

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements — we’ve built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.