RN, Behavioral Health

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Psychiatry (Evening Shift) in Elmira, New York.

Location

Elmira, NY

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

The schedule includes 5 shifts of 8 hours from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Working holidays and every other weekend is expected. Scheduled weekends off can only be approved if coverage is found in advance.

Job Description

This position is in a 25-bed acute inpatient psychiatry unit that cares for patients presenting with acute psychosis, including conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and suicidal or homicidal ideation. Nurses will be trained to take on charge nurse responsibilities and may float to similar units as needed. The unit operates without an Emergency Department, relying on a nearby facility for medical emergencies. Staff includes a combination of licensed nurses and Mental Health Assistants (MHAs), with a staffing ratio of one nurse per 5 patients or less in most cases.

Responsibilities

• Perform rounds and take vital signs.
• Administer medications and oversee patient admissions as specified for each shift.
• Facilitate patient care including assisting in patient groups and distributing meals.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques and implement restraints only as necessary, with nursing staff handling all restraint procedures.

Required Experience

Active RN license and BLS certification are required. Experience in psychiatric settings is preferred but not mandatory.

Certifications/Licensure

• Current State RN License
• BLS Certification

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.