Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health

Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Ithaca
Posted on: March 6, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Ithaca, New York. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Behavioral Health - Discipline: RN - Start Date: ASAP - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Ithaca, NY/n /n Advance your nursing career as a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel assignment in Ithaca, NY. Join our healthcare team and provide compassionate psychiatric and behavioral health care in a collaborative, supportive environment. This is an excellent opportunity for RNs seeking travel nursing jobs in New York’s scenic Finger Lakes region./n /n/nBehavioral Health RN Job Details/n /n - Location: Ithaca, NY 14850 (New York behavioral health jobs)/n - Healthcare Setting: Behavioral Services Unit (20 beds)/n - Assignment Length: 13 weeks (September 30, 2024 – December 30, 2024)/n - Shift: 12-hour day shifts (7 AM – 7 PM), 3 shifts per week/n - Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week/n - Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1,880 - $2,020/n - Employment Type: Travel RN assignment/n /n/nRegistered Nurse Qualifications/n /n - Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State or compact state/n - Minimum 1 year of behavioral health or psychiatric nursing experience/n - CPI or other crisis prevention certification required/n - Experience with Meditech electronic health records preferred/n - Ability to float to Adult and Adolescent Inpatient Behavioral Health Units as needed/n /n/nBehavioral Health RN Responsibilities/n /n - Assess and monitor patients and families with a range of behavioral and psychiatric health needs/n - Identify and respond to deviations in physical, emotional, developmental, and behavioral status/n - Develop and implement person-centered care plans in collaboration with patients and families/n - Demonstrate clinical competence and resourcefulness in patient care delivery/n - Maintain current knowledge of healthcare policies and procedures/n - Provide care in a 20-bed behavioral health unit with a 6:1 patient-to-nurse ratio/n - Float to additional behavioral health units as needed/n /n/n /n Discover the charm of Ithaca, NY—located in the heart of the Finger Lakes, renowned for its natural beauty, waterfalls, and vibrant arts scene. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career!/n Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision About GHR With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. GHR Healthcare Job ID 421494. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Behavioral Health About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.

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