Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health - 26-00611


Healthcare - Upstate NY - Syracuse, NY
Syracuse, New York
Locations: Syracuse, Cicero, De Witt, Utica
Posted On: January 20, 2026
Last Day to Apply: February 03, 2026
Pay: From $48.00 per hour

Position Title: Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health

Profession

Registered Nurse (RN)

Specialty

Behavioral Health

Shift

  • Night Shift

  • 3×12-hour shifts

  • Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Schedule Requirements

  • Weekend coverage: Every other weekend

Assignment Length

13 weeks

Location

Clifton Springs, Upstate New York


Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) to provide safe, therapeutic, and evidence-based nursing care to patients in an inpatient behavioral health setting. This role requires strong assessment skills, crisis intervention capabilities, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary mental health care team.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to patients with behavioral and mental health conditions

  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring

  • Administer medications safely and monitor therapeutic responses

  • Implement and support individualized treatment and care plans

  • Utilize de-escalation techniques and maintain a safe therapeutic environment

  • Monitor patient behavior and intervene appropriately during crises

  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using electronic medical records

  • Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and nursing staff

  • Adhere to safety protocols, infection control standards, and regulatory requirements


Required Qualifications

  • Active New York State RN license (must be in hand at time of submission)

  • Minimum of 1 year of Behavioral Health or related nursing experience (preferred)

  • Ability to work night shifts and every other weekend

  • Strong communication, assessment, and critical-thinking skills

  • Ability to manage challenging behaviors in a calm and professional manner


Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior inpatient behavioral health experience

  • Experience using electronic medical record systems

  • First-time travelers are welcome

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.

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