Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Bronx, NY
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
4x8 hrs

Travel CPEP Registered Nurse (RN) – Nights
Start Date: 03/04/26
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: Adolescent 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