Behavioral Health RN
Elmira, NY
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Evenings
$2,678/weekOverview
- Start Date08/31/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftEvenings
- Duration26 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Mental Health Nurse, Psychiatric Nurse or Behavioral Health Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Behavioral Health RN
Location
- Elmira, New York
Contract
- 26 weeks
- Travel/contract assignment
- 40 hours per week
Schedule
- Evening shift, 5x8 hours
- 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Weekend work required
- Other shifts may be needed
Role Overview
- Medication administration
- Physical and mental health assessments
- Shift oversight of mental health therapy aides
- Evaluation of therapeutic milieu
- Patient groups
- Client documentation
- Shift charge
- Orientation of new staff
- De-escalation and restraints as needed
Required Qualifications
- Active New York RN license
- Valid driver’s license
- AHA BLS CPR certification
- NYS Mandated Reporter Training
- 2 references
- Transcript or diploma
- Competency exam
- Medication test/pharmacology competency exam for RNs
- Criminal background check and fingerprinting
- Statewide Central Registry clearance
Health Requirements
- Physical exam within 1 year of start
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months before start
- Drug screen within 1 year of start
- Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella documentation or titers
- Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season
- COVID-19 booster preferred, not required
Additional Notes
- Initial term is 6 months, with potential extension up to 2 years
- This is an RFQ role, so placement is not guaranteed
Employer
Access Healthcare
1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare
Pros
Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.
Cons
Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.
Recommends working with Access Healthcare
5 nurses found this helpful
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Elmira, NY
As a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Elmira, NY here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Elmira, NY is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Elmira experiences average summer highs of around 80°F and winter lows of about 15°F, with snowfall being common during the winter months.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Elmira, NY and can be relatively easy to find.
- Elmira is car-friendly, with convenient access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Elmira has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues in the area may include allergies and respiratory conditions.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Elmira, NY.
- Elmira offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating in the nearby Finger Lakes region.
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