Behavioral Health Registered Nurse - BHRN 26-01158


Healthcare - Upstate NY - Rochester, NY
Rochester, New York
Locations: Rochester, Spencerport, Syracuse, Utica
Posted On: February 04, 2026
Last Day to Apply: February 18, 2026
Pay: $44.00 to $49.00 per hour

Job Title: Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Rochester, NY
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Schedule: Night Shift
Shift Pattern: 3 × 12.5-hour shifts
Shift Time: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Total Hours: 37.5 hours/week

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) to join an inpatient behavioral health team for a contract assignment in the Rochester, NY area. This role involves providing compassionate, safe, and evidence-based nursing care to patients with mental health and behavioral conditions in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in an inpatient behavioral health setting

  • Perform patient assessments, monitor mental status, and document findings accurately

  • Administer medications and monitor therapeutic and adverse effects

  • Maintain patient safety through observation, de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention

  • Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, social workers, and interdisciplinary care teams

  • Implement treatment plans and individualized care interventions

  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)

  • Participate in patient education and discharge planning

Required Qualifications

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (State of NY or compact, if applicable)

  • Minimum 1–2 years of recent Behavioral Health or Psychiatric nursing experience

  • Current BLS certification (AHA preferred)

  • Ability to work night shifts, weekends, and holidays as required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health units

  • Strong assessment, communication, and crisis-management skills

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

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