RN, Behavioral Health

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Psychiatric (Day Shift) in Bronx, New York.

Location

Bronx, NY

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Day Shift: 12-hour shifts from 07:00 to 19:00, guaranteed 36 hours per week.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide care to pediatric and adolescent patients in a psychiatric inpatient setting. The role will focus on trauma-informed care, therapeutic engagement, and crisis prevention strategies. The RN will be expected to utilize the EPIC charting system during patient care.

Responsibilities

• Administer nursing care and medication as prescribed.
• Monitor and document patient behaviors and progress.
• Implement care plans based on individual patient needs.
• Provide emotional support and therapeutic intervention.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.

Required Experience

• Current New York State License and Registration as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of inpatient pediatric and/or psychiatric nursing experience, preferably in child/adolescent behavioral health.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Completion of training in behavioral health nursing, including trauma-informed care and/or crisis prevention within 6 months of hire.

Certifications/Licensure

• BLS Certification is required.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification is required.
• New York State RN License is required.

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements - we’ve built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.