Local Contract Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $59-60 per hour - Prime Staffing : Job Details

Prime Staffing is seeking a local contract nurse RN Psychiatric for a local contract nursing job in New York, New York.

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/13/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days, nights
• Employment Type: Local Contract

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric RN to join our Behavioral Health team. The RN will provide direct patient care, support treatment plans, and promote a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals with mental health needs.

Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care for psychiatric patients.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and the care team to develop treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation when needed.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, and coping strategies.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with facility policies.

Requirements:

• Active RN license.
• Experience in psychiatric/behavioral health.
• Strong communication and crisis management skills.
• Compassionate, patient-focused, and team-oriented.

BSN REQUIREDPrevious Adult Psych Unit experience- BLS (AHA)- CPI

At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.

We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.