Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health/Psych - RNVP#01


Healthcare - NY - Manhattan, NY
New York, New York
Locations: New York, Astoria, Brooklyn, Harlem
Posted On: December 12, 2025
Last Day to Apply: December 26, 2025
Pay: $35.76 to $48.60 per hour

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health/Psych
Location: New York, NY
Assignment Type: Contract
Schedule: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay Rate: $35.76 – $48.60 per hour (USD)

Job Summary

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health/Psych Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high-quality, compassionate care in an inpatient psychiatric setting. The RN will play an essential role in patient assessment, crisis intervention, medication administration, and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to patients in a behavioral health/psychiatric environment.

  • Perform comprehensive assessments, monitor patient status, and promptly report changes.

  • Administer medications, treatments, and interventions per provider orders.

  • Ensure patient safety using evidence-based psychiatric nursing practices.

  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory standards.

  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and support individualized care plans.

  • Provide emotional support and therapeutic communication to patients and families.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in psychiatric or behavioral health nursing.

  • Strong clinical assessment, communication, and de-escalation skills.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary care teams.

Education & Certifications

  • Active RN license in the State of New York.

  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS).

  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification.

  • Primary Source Verification required.

For more details contact at pmohanty@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-806-4227.

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. 

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