Step into a transformative opportunity as a Registered Nurse specializing in Behavioral Health / Psychiatric, anchored in Rochester, New York. This assignment begins on 03/16/2026 and offers an initial multi-week engagement with the potential for extension based on performance, hospital needs, and your professional goals. You’ll bring empathy, clinical rigor, and collaborative leadership to patients navigating mental health journeys, helping them regain hope and independence. Picture yourself practicing in a city that fuses historic charm with modern energy, where cultural opportunities, outdoor recreation, and strong community ties create an inspiring backdrop for your clinical impact. And for nurses who love to explore, this position also opens pathways to work in diverse locations across the United States, expanding your professional horizons while you stay rooted in a specialty you’re passionate about. Beyond the therapy rooms and treatment teams, Rochester invites you to discover pristine lakes, scenic parks, and the rolling landscapes of upstate New York—the Genesee River, the Finger Lakes region, and a calendar packed with arts, cuisine, and festivals that celebrate resilience and community.

Rochester’s thriving health care ecosystem offers a robust foundation for behavioral health practice. You’ll collaborate with compassionate psychiatrists, social workers, and nursing colleagues who share a commitment to evidence-based care, trauma-informed approaches, and patient-centered outcomes. The city’s hospitals and community programs provide opportunities to engage with diverse patient populations, from early-intervention services to inpatient stabilization and recovery planning. For clinicians who crave variety, the travel model allows you to experience different hospital cultures, electronic health record systems, and care models across the country, enriching your clinical toolkit and expanding your professional network—while returning value to your home base of patient care in Rochester. If you relish flexible scheduling and new environments, you’ll find the allure of working multiple sites while maintaining focus on high-quality psychiatric nursing care.

Role specifics and benefits: As the Behavioral Health / Psychiatric RN, you’ll deliver direct patient care across inpatient and/or outpatient settings, performing comprehensive assessments, crisis intervention, safety planning, and medication management within a multidisciplinary framework. You’ll contribute to the development and adjustment of individualized treatment plans, monitor patient progress, participate in rounds and care conferences, and provide education to patients and families about illness management, coping strategies, relapse prevention, and community resources. You’ll coordinate with social work, psychology, and psychiatry teams to ensure seamless transitions from admission to discharge, while documenting thoroughly in alignment with best practices and regulatory standards. The role supports your growth in psychopharmacology knowledge, trauma-informed care, and complex clinical decision making, with opportunities to pursue additional certifications and leadership responsibilities as your capabilities expand.

Benefits are designed to reward your expertise and support your transitions. Weekly pay ranges from $1,691 to $1,771, reflecting your experience and the demands of psychiatric nursing across settings. In addition, you may qualify for a sign-on bonus and housing assistance to ease relocation or daily living costs during the assignment. You’ll have access to extension opportunities, enabling you to lengthen your contract if you and the host facility are aligned on performance and patient needs. A comprehensive support network accompanies you every step of the way, including 24/7 assistance from a dedicated travel team, on-call nurse liaisons, and proactive scheduling coordination to minimize downtime between assignments. Beneficiaries may also include health plan options, per diem stipends, and opportunities for tuition assistance toward specialty certifications, depending on the specific assignment package.

Company values: The partner organization is grounded in empowering nurses to advance their careers within a supportive, inclusive environment. You’ll find structured pathways to leadership roles, mentorship programs, and ongoing educational resources that keep you at the forefront of behavioral health care. The culture celebrates your professional voice, respects your clinical judgment, and encourages collaboration across disciplines to improve patient outcomes and staff satisfaction alike.

Call to action: If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in Rochester and expand your repertoire across diverse settings, apply now. Join a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and welcomes your contributions to compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care. Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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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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