Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (Children & Youth) RNDS
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Job Summary
Travel Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (Children & Youth)
Location: Utica NY
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks (Long-Term Assignment)
Shift: Nights 7:30 PM 7:00 AM
Schedule: 3 12-hour shifts one 4-hour supplemental shift weekly
Weekly Hours: 40 hours
Pay Rate: $55 $66/hour
Estimated Weekly Pay: $1897.50 $2277
Position Overview
Navitas Healthcare LLC is seeking a compassionate and experienced Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) to support a Children & Youth psychiatric population at a state-operated healthcare facility in Utica NY. This long-term travel assignment offers stability professional growth and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in pediatric mental health care.
This role is ideal for RNs who are passionate about behavioral health patient safety and interdisciplinary collaboration in a structured clinical environment.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure the safety and well-being of children and adolescents on the behavioral health unit
Monitor psychiatric symptoms medical conditions and overall patient stability
Supervise and guide Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) staff
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments including vital signs and physical health monitoring
Administer medications per provider orders and provide medication and health education
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings including treatment planning clinical reviews and discharge planning
Maintain accurate electronic medical records and manage unit supplies and inventory
Qualifications
Licensure: Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license
Experience: Behavioral Health and/or Pediatric nursing experience strongly preferred
Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) required
Clinical Skills: Strong assessment abilities crisis intervention experience and sound clinical judgment
Professional Skills: Ability to work effectively within a structured state-run healthcare system
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About Navitas Healthcare LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
