Adolescent Psychiatric RN
Bronx, NY
HumanEdge - NY
4x8 hrs

Travel Adolescent Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) – Nights
Start Date: 04/15/26
Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
Shift: Nights | 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Guaranteed Hours: 34.5 hours/week
Care Setting: Acute Psychiatric Unit
Charting System: Allscripts
Unit: Adolescent Psychiatry

A busy acute psychiatric facility is seeking a compassionate and experienced Travel Adolescent Psych RN to support a 27-bed child and adolescent behavioral health unit. The unit serves pediatric patients ages 5–17 and focuses on therapeutic engagement, emotional safety, and stabilization.

Unit Overview

• Total Beds: 27

• Child Unit: 11 beds + 2 Extended Observation Beds

• Adolescent Unit: 14 beds

• Average Census: ~11 patients

• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:6 (days and nights); minimum of 3 RNs on the unit

• Common Diagnoses: ADHD, depression, mood disorders, autism, intellectual disabilities, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use history

• Average Length of Stay: ~3 weeks (may vary)

• IVs: Only in emergent/code situations

• Restraints: Rare; covered during orientation

  Scheduling

  • Shift Times: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

  • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

  • Holiday Requirement: At least one major holiday during the season

  • Floating: Travelers float first; may float within psych units (adult, pediatric, psych ED, detox, rehab)

  • Call: None

  Responsibilities

  • Provide therapeutic nursing care for child and adolescent psychiatric patients

  • Maintain patient safety and emotional support through engagement and observation

  • Administer medications and complete required documentation

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary behavioral health teams

  • Respond to behavioral escalations using approved de-escalation techniques

  Requirements

  • Active RN license (license to submit required)

  • Minimum 1 year of psychiatric nursing experience

  • Some pediatric clinical experience required

  • First-time travelers considered

  • Required Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA)

  • ACLS

  • PALS

  • CPI or PMCS (must be obtained prior to start)

  • Facility De-escalation / MOAB training (as required)

• BSN preferred (not required)

• Strong communication, empathy, and behavioral management skills

  Contact:
  HumanEdge Health