Embark on a transformative journey as a Travel Registered Nurse - Psychiatry in Rochester, New York, where your expertise can shape the mental health landscape of individuals and families you touch. In this role, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care across acute and community settings, conducting comprehensive assessments, crisis intervention, medication monitoring, and collaborative treatment planning with therapists, physicians, and social supports. Your day-to-day impact goes beyond stabilization; you’ll empower patients on pathways to recovery, resilience, and meaningful daily living. Picture yourself applying trauma-informed approaches, de-escalation skills, and culturally responsive care to diverse populations. This opportunity is designed for professionals who are energized by variety, value autonomy balanced with strong team support, and want to grow into leadership or specialty practice through hands-on experience, mentorship, and continued education. As you answer this calling, you’ll discover New York’s celebrated landscapes—world-class museums in Buffalo, the majestic Adirondacks, the serenity of the Finger Lakes, and the historic streets of Rochester—offering a backdrop of natural beauty and cultural richness that complements a demanding clinical career. In Rochester, you’ll find a thriving medical community, educational resources, and a welcoming urban atmosphere with parks, neighborhoods, and a rich array of eateries and events. This role is more than a placement; it’s a chance to cultivate lasting clinical relationships while expanding your horizons.

Location Benefits: Rochester sits at the intersection of robust medical education, community outreach, and a lively urban core, creating a supportive environment for Psychiatric RNs. You’ll work alongside experienced teams in accredited facilities that value patient-centered outcomes, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional growth. The city’s transit and housing options are practical for travelers, with access to nearby universities, parks, and a thriving arts scene. In addition, this role can extend to other locations across the United States, providing the same commitment to clinical excellence wherever you practice. You’ll have opportunities to rotate through inpatient units, partial hospital programs, and outpatient clinics, gaining exposure to a spectrum of psychiatric conditions—from mood disorders to crisis stabilization to long-term recovery planning. The experience broadens your scope and strengthens your resume, while your presence helps stabilize teams during peak times and staffing shortages. The travel aspect adds a dynamic pace, balanced by a spectrum of supports designed to help you thrive, including curated housing options, dependable stipends, and access to a 24/7 support network.

Role Specifics and Benefits: As a Psychiatric RN, your core responsibilities include conducting thorough psychiatric assessments, monitoring patients on antipsychotics and antidepressants, facilitating therapeutic groups, coordinating discharge planning, and collaborating with social work to ensure safe transitions. You’ll document clinical observations, respond to behavioral health crises, implement de-escalation strategies, and support families and caregivers with education and resources. You’ll have the chance to deepen your expertise in psychopharmacology, psychotherapy referrals, and safety protocols, while also building leadership skills through precepting newer staff and participating in quality improvement initiatives. The position offers competitive compensation, with weekly pay in the range of $1,677 to $1,808, depending on assignment and location, and a pathway to extension opportunities that allow you to stay with trusted teams across rotations. A generous sign-on or retention bonus may be available to recognize your experience and commitment. Housing assistance helps ease the logistics of travel, with options for housing stipends or company-arranged accommodations that meet your preferences and budget. While this is a travel assignment, you’ll enjoy 24/7 support from a dedicated team—assistance on the road, help with credentialing, and a responsive coordinator who checks in during every phase of your assignment. Flexible scheduling, careful assignment matching, and professional growth opportunities ensure you are challenged yet supported. The track includes potential extensions that align with your career goals, whether you’re pursuing deeper psychiatric subspecialization or broader cross-facility exposure. Finally, you’ll have access to continuing education resources, mentorship, and a collaborative culture that values your clinical judgment and humanity.

Company Values: Our organization is rooted in empowering healthcare professionals to advance their careers while delivering extraordinary patient care. We invest in people first: supporting autonomy, recognizing expertise, and fostering an inclusive, nonjudgmental environment where clinicians feel safe to innovate and learn. We believe excellence comes from collaboration, transparency, and a commitment to well-being—both inside the workplace and in the communities we serve. You’ll encounter leadership that listens, teams that value lived experience, and structures that encourage ongoing skill-building, credentialing, and specialty growth. Our mission is to elevate psychiatric care by nurturing clinicians who bring compassion, cultural humility, and clinical rigor to every patient encounter. We celebrate achievements, provide clear pathways for advancement, and emphasize mentorship and peer support as foundations for sustained career fulfillment.

Call to Action: If you’re ready to apply your psychiatric nursing expertise in a diverse, dynamic travel setting, this is your moment. Start date 01/20/2026, with weeks of meaningful placements that honor your skills and aspirations. Join a company that respects your contribution, backs your development, and helps you reach new levels of professional confidence and clinical impact. Apply today to explore assignments that align with your goals, with the possibility to build a rich, portable resume while making a real difference in patients’ lives. 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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About TLC Nursing
TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.

ShiftShield™ – Traveler Protection
ShiftShield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions.

Why Travelers Choose TLC

• Competitive weekly pay
• Fast credentialing
• 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
• Nationwide assignments

Referral Bonus
Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.

EEO Statement
TLC Nursing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.