Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Binghamton, New York
Greater Binghamton Health Center

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Binghamton, New York
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Details

• Shift Options:

  • 2x12-hour shifts and 2x8-hour shifts
  • Or 5x8-hour shifts (Evening shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM)
• Weekly Hours: 40 hours
• Patient Load: Medication administration for up to 25 patients
• Responsibilities:

  • Write shift notes and weekly/monthly nursing assessments
  • Collaborate with other RNs and Mental Health Therapy Aides to maintain a therapeutic milieu
  • One RN acts as charge nurse per unit; all RNs count toward core staffing
• Overtime and Shift Swapping:

  • Overtime requires prior approval by nursing leadership
  • Shift swaps require documented approval and completion of a formal request form
• Breaks:

  • 30-minute meal breaks, cannot be combined with 15-minute breaks
  • Breaks must be taken in non-patient areas; sleeping on the unit is prohibited

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background Check:

  • Must be completed within 1 year prior to start date, covering last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • Includes Social Security trace, county searches, nationwide search, and sex offender registry
• Fingerprinting:

  • Criminal background check fingerprinting required and completed onsite
• Education Verification:

  • Highest degree verification required; foreign degrees require equivalency evaluation by approved vendors
• Central Registry and Social Services Law Forms:

  • Time-sensitive New York State Central Registry and Social Services Law 424/Child Abuse Statement forms must be completed immediately
• Medicaid Enrollment:

  • Submission of Medicaid Enrollment Form including NPI number required prior to start

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start
• TB Testing:

  • Negative QGold, Tspot, or 2-step PPD within 12 months prior to start; must be updated annually
• Immunizations or Titers Required:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (proof of vaccination or positive titer)
  • Varicella (vaccination, titer, or documented disease history)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination, titer, or declination)
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start (instant tests acceptable)
• Flu Vaccine or Declination: Required during flu season; mask required if declined
• COVID-19 Booster: Preferred but not required

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required
• Skills checklist required prior to assignment start

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Sleeping or resting on patient units during breaks is prohibited.
• All documentation and compliance forms must be completed promptly to avoid delays in start date.