Travel Registered Nurse Psych Job
Rochester, NY
Contracted
URMC Strong Memorial Hospital
Mid Level
Step into a pivotal journey as a Registered Nurse – Psychiatric (RN – Psych) in Rochester, New York, starting on 02/02/2026 for a multi‑week assignment designed to challenge your clinical acumen while celebrating the art of compassionate care. In this specialty, your work transcends routine nursing duties: you’ll be a steady anchor for patients navigating mood disorders, psychotic spectrum presentations, substance misuse comorbidity, trauma responses, and complex behavioral health needs. You’ll create healing environments through precise assessment, skillful intervention, and collaborative care planning, helping individuals regain stability, resilience, and hope. You’ll witness how steady presence, evidence‑based practices, and person‑centered communication catalyze meaningful recovery moments. Rochester’s unique blend of healthcare excellence and cultural vitality provides not only a clinical stage but a backdrop for personal renewal. And as you pursue this path, you’ll discover the beauty of Upstate New York—immersed in lush parks, winding waterfalls, world‑class museums, and a thriving culinary scene—where every weekend offers a restorative escape and every season brings fresh inspiration.
Location Benefits: Rochester stands as a thriving hub within New York’s robust healthcare ecosystem, offering collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across hospitals, community mental health centers, and academic affiliates. The city’s infrastructure supports advanced psychiatric care—from acute stabilization to partial hospitalization and ongoing outpatient services—creating abundant opportunities to refine escalation protocols, de‑escalation techniques, and crisis intervention strategies. The environment is collegial yet demanding, ideal for sharpening clinical judgment and expanding scope of practice. Additionally, the assignment opens the door to opportunities across various locations within the United States through our nationwide network, enabling you to experience diverse patient populations, clinical settings, and organizational cultures. This exposure broadens your professional repertoire, enhances adaptability, and accelerates your growth as a psychiatric nurse who can thrive in both urban and rural contexts. Expect competitive scheduling flexibility, access to continuing education, and a support system that prioritizes your travel wellbeing, safety, and professional satisfaction.
Role Specifics and Benefits: In this RN – Psych role, you will conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, formulate individualized, evidence‑based care plans, monitor treatment responses, administer medications, and coordinate with psychiatry, psychology, social work, case management, and peer support teams. You’ll implement trauma‑informed, culturally sensitive care, facilitate group therapies and individual psychotherapy augmentations, participate in de‑escalation and safety planning, and document thoroughly within electronic health records to ensure continuity of care. You’ll engage in discharge planning, transition support, and family/caregiver education, reinforcing relapse prevention and community integration. This position promises meaningful professional growth within the psychiatric specialty, including opportunities to pursue certifications, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and assume progressively responsible roles within interdisciplinary teams. You’ll receive a competitive compensation package featuring a signing bonus and housing assistance options, with extension opportunities to continue serving patients and expanding expertise beyond the initial contract. Weekly pay ranges from $1,656 to $1,745, dependent on qualifications and shift patterns. A robust support framework accompanies you at every step, including 24/7 assistance from our travel leadership and clinical coordinators to address schedule changes, clinical questions, credentialing needs, and crisis support while you travel with the company. The program accommodates flexible scheduling, professional mentorship, and access to rapid orientation resources to ensure you feel prepared and valued from day one.
Note on compensation and scheduling: The hours are not guaranteed at the outset, reflecting a flexible, assignment‑based model designed to optimize placement in accordance with patient needs and site availability. This approach supports work‑life balance while delivering meaningful clinical impact. The stated weekly pay is a guideline and will be refined during the hiring process as part of a formal offer. Note that the hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Company Values: Our organization is grounded in empowering nursing professionals to shape the future of psychiatric care. We champion career advancement through structured mentorship, transparent feedback, continuous education, and leadership pathways that recognize and reward clinical excellence. A supportive work environment, collaborative leadership, and a culture of respect ensure every nurse can contribute, grow, and feel valued. You’ll join a mission‑driven team that prioritizes patient dignity, evidence‑based practice, and sustainable wellbeing for staff as essential components of exceptional care delivery.
Call to Action: If you’re passionate about making a lasting impact in psychiatric nursing and eager to advance in a dynamic, nationwide travel setting, apply now. This is your opportunity to join a company that values your expertise, supports your development, and stands with you as you help patients reclaim stability and hope. Ready to embark on a rewarding journey that blends clinical excellence with personal growth? Apply today to begin a transformative chapter in Rochester and beyond, where your commitment to care meets expansive professional horizons.
Location Benefits: Rochester stands as a thriving hub within New York’s robust healthcare ecosystem, offering collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across hospitals, community mental health centers, and academic affiliates. The city’s infrastructure supports advanced psychiatric care—from acute stabilization to partial hospitalization and ongoing outpatient services—creating abundant opportunities to refine escalation protocols, de‑escalation techniques, and crisis intervention strategies. The environment is collegial yet demanding, ideal for sharpening clinical judgment and expanding scope of practice. Additionally, the assignment opens the door to opportunities across various locations within the United States through our nationwide network, enabling you to experience diverse patient populations, clinical settings, and organizational cultures. This exposure broadens your professional repertoire, enhances adaptability, and accelerates your growth as a psychiatric nurse who can thrive in both urban and rural contexts. Expect competitive scheduling flexibility, access to continuing education, and a support system that prioritizes your travel wellbeing, safety, and professional satisfaction.
Role Specifics and Benefits: In this RN – Psych role, you will conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, formulate individualized, evidence‑based care plans, monitor treatment responses, administer medications, and coordinate with psychiatry, psychology, social work, case management, and peer support teams. You’ll implement trauma‑informed, culturally sensitive care, facilitate group therapies and individual psychotherapy augmentations, participate in de‑escalation and safety planning, and document thoroughly within electronic health records to ensure continuity of care. You’ll engage in discharge planning, transition support, and family/caregiver education, reinforcing relapse prevention and community integration. This position promises meaningful professional growth within the psychiatric specialty, including opportunities to pursue certifications, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and assume progressively responsible roles within interdisciplinary teams. You’ll receive a competitive compensation package featuring a signing bonus and housing assistance options, with extension opportunities to continue serving patients and expanding expertise beyond the initial contract. Weekly pay ranges from $1,656 to $1,745, dependent on qualifications and shift patterns. A robust support framework accompanies you at every step, including 24/7 assistance from our travel leadership and clinical coordinators to address schedule changes, clinical questions, credentialing needs, and crisis support while you travel with the company. The program accommodates flexible scheduling, professional mentorship, and access to rapid orientation resources to ensure you feel prepared and valued from day one.
Note on compensation and scheduling: The hours are not guaranteed at the outset, reflecting a flexible, assignment‑based model designed to optimize placement in accordance with patient needs and site availability. This approach supports work‑life balance while delivering meaningful clinical impact. The stated weekly pay is a guideline and will be refined during the hiring process as part of a formal offer. Note that the hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Company Values: Our organization is grounded in empowering nursing professionals to shape the future of psychiatric care. We champion career advancement through structured mentorship, transparent feedback, continuous education, and leadership pathways that recognize and reward clinical excellence. A supportive work environment, collaborative leadership, and a culture of respect ensure every nurse can contribute, grow, and feel valued. You’ll join a mission‑driven team that prioritizes patient dignity, evidence‑based practice, and sustainable wellbeing for staff as essential components of exceptional care delivery.
Call to Action: If you’re passionate about making a lasting impact in psychiatric nursing and eager to advance in a dynamic, nationwide travel setting, apply now. This is your opportunity to join a company that values your expertise, supports your development, and stands with you as you help patients reclaim stability and hope. Ready to embark on a rewarding journey that blends clinical excellence with personal growth? Apply today to begin a transformative chapter in Rochester and beyond, where your commitment to care meets expansive professional horizons.
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TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
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