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Psychiatric Travel Nursing Jobs New York for RNs

Top Psych Travel Nurse Jobs in New York for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top Psych travel nurse jobs in New York. We currently offer 3 of the best available Psych nurse travel jobs in the state. New York Psych travel jobs are currently available in cities like Brooklyn, Elmira and Plattsburgh. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare New York Psych nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average wage for an Psychiatric travel nurse in New York as of Mar 1, 2025 was $1,939 weekly. Currently, you can find Psych jobs in New York with a salary range between $1,881 to $2,315 per week. The city with the highest paying Psych job in New York currently is Plattsburgh with a position for a Registered Nurse – Psychiatric at $2,073 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in New York to find Psych travel nursing work in. St Josephs Hospital in Elmira and Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh all have Psych departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for Psych travel jobs in New York. The earliest start date in New York is Apr 28, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Psychiatric role at $2,073 per week. The latest start date for an job in New York is May 26, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Psychiatric role at $2,164 per week. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a Psychiatric travel nurse job in New York including 13 weeks.

New York is a popular place to work for Psych travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

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Top Cities in New York with Travel Psychiatric Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 3 Psychiatric jobs in New York and 53 Psychiatric jobs nationwide. Be sure to check back daily for updates, or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter that can help expedite the process of finding your perfect opportunity.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Elmira, NY

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Psychiatric positions available in Elmira.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Elmira, New York – 14901
  • 8 E,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,963 to $2,164
Weekly Pay*
We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, with lots of inpatient psychiatric experience who understands inpatient psychiatry, someone who has good communication skills, transparency, dependable/on time, and ability to work as a team.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Moosic, PA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Psychiatric positions available in Moosic.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Moosic, Pennsylvania – 18507
  • 12 D,
  • May 8, 2025
  • 13
$1,668 to $1,838
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Sharon, CT

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Psychiatric positions available in Sharon.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Sharon, Connecticut – 06069
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,188 to $2,411
Weekly Pay*
Ratio 1:6, Requires geriatric exp, wound care, RNs will work in tandem w/ psych techs to provide ADLs to geriatric population w/ dimentia
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Sharon, Connecticut – 06069
  • 12 N,
  • May 8, 2025
  • 13
$2,082 to $2,294
Weekly Pay*
Sharon Hospital is located in northwestern Connecticut – an area that is dotted with historic and beautiful towns and magnificent, rural landscapes. Patients of Sharon Hospital enjoy many benefits through Health Quest, including direct access to more advanced offerings, the latest technologies and a network of leading specialists. Sharon Hospital has 78 general hospital beds and provides a full range of services including: bariatric surgery, cardiology, cardiopulmonary, emergency care, imaging, intensive care, neurosciences, orthopedics, pain management, stroke care, surgical, women’s services and wound care. Now, as part of Health Quest, local patients have greater access to the highest level of care. Services For Patients & Visitors For the Community Sharon Hospital Yearly Updates Health Quest Medical Practice Hospital Standard Charges
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Highest Paying Jobs in Brattleboro, VT

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Psychiatric positions available in Brattleboro.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Brattleboro, Vermont – 05302
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,885 to $2,078
Weekly Pay*
The Brattleboro Retreat is situated in the Southern Vermont town of Brattleboro. Conveniently located near Interstate 91, a major North-South thoroughfare, Brattleboro is home to a thriving downtown. With a number of restaurants, pubs, and breweries (all located within a few blocks of each other), Downtown Brattleboro a foodie’s paradise. The town is also a haven for the arts. It is home to historic theaters, galleries, and artisanal boutiques.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Brattleboro, Vermont – 05302
  • 12 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,885 to $2,078
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Psychiatric unit, based in exciting Brattleboro is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Burlington, VT

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Psychiatric positions available in Burlington.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Burlington, Vermont – 05401
  • 12 N,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 15
$1,877 to $2,069
Weekly Pay*
RN should come from similar setting- large academic setting Nurse should be skilled, experienced traveler motivated by compassion, committed to safety, shared responsibility and culturally sensitive. Acute and chronic psych patients, range in age from pedi to geri; Criteria for admission to psych units include, but not limited to, danger to self or others. Patients may require medical intervention, along with their psych symptoms.
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Statistics on Psych Jobs in New York

Review helpful statistics about Psych traveling nurse jobs in New York. The data is based on the last three complete months of Psych job postings in the state of New York. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Psychiatric job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in New York for travel nursing jobs.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Psychiatric Jobs in New York

How much does an Psychiatric travel nurse make on average in New York?

A Psych nurse in New York can make an average of $2,009 per week.

How much does a night shift Psych travel nurse make on average in New York?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Psychiatric nurse in New York can make an average of $2,010 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift Psych travel nurse make on average in New York?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Psychiatric nurse in New York can make an average of $1,953 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Psychiatric jobs are available in New York?

There are currently 3 Psychiatric travel nursing jobs available in New York. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

What healthcare facilities have RN Psychiatric staff in New York?

  • Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris
  • Albany Medical Center in Albany
  • Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester
  • State University of New York at Syracuse in Syracuse
  • Rochester General Hospital in Rochester

What types of shifts are most common for Psych travel nursing jobs in New York?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common shifts in New York cities.

What is the most common contract duration for Psych travel jobs in New York?

Based on recent months, the most common contract for a Psychiatric travel job in New York is 13.

Healthcare Facilities in New York that offer Travel Psychiatric Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the New York area that have historically offered travel jobs for Psychiatric professionals.
Albany Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 9, 16, 713, 2, 17, 24, 18, 10, 25, 11, 26, 12, 19, 13, 5, 20, 6, 21, 7, 22, 14, 8, and 23
Departments
Ambulatory OR Ambulatory Post Anesthesia Care Unit Ambulatory Pre-Post Op Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Emergency Room Emergency Room Infection Control Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Pediatric Pediatric Emergency Room Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Postpartum Pre/Post Operative Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
43 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Strong Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 9, 16, 13, 14, 11, and 8
Departments
Bone Marrow Transplant Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Cath Lab Dialysis Electrophysiology Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy First Assist Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Long Term Acute Care Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Pre/Post Operative Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Telemetry Telemetry
Address
601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14642
Nearby Neighborhoods
Cobbs Hill (14610)
Rochester General Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 7, 4, and 14
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Dialysis Electrophysiology Lab Emergency Room House Supervisor Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Long Term Acute Care Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse Manager Occupational Health Oncology Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Postpartum Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Telemetry Telemetry Telemetry
Address
1425 PORTLAND AVE.
Rochester, NY 14621
Nearby Neighborhoods
Cobbs Hill (14610)
State University of New York at Syracuse
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 19, 16, 13, 17, 3, 18, 21, 7, and 14
Departments
Ambulatory OR Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Emergency Room Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Pediatric Pediatric Emergency Room Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Pediatric Operating Room Pediatric Psychology Post Anesthesia Care Unit Psychiatric Psychologist Telemetry
Address
750 E Adams St
Syracuse, NY 13210
Samaritan Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 9, 13, 5, 10, 25, 7, 26, and 8
Departments
Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Telemetry
Address
830 WASHINGTON ST.
Watertown, NY 13601
Glens Falls Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 14, and 8
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Pre/Post Operative Psychiatric Telemetry
Address
100 PARK ST.
Glens Falls, NY 12801
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 3, 26, and 8
Departments
Cath Lab Dialysis Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Pre/Post Operative Psychiatric Telemetry
Address
101 DATES DR.
Ithaca, NY 14850
Nearby Neighborhoods
Fall Creek (14851), Collegetown (14850)
Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
Shifts
8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 19, 16, 13, 20, 32, 6, 7, 4, and 26
Departments
Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Skilled Nursing Telemetry
Address
75 Beekman Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Catskill Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Psychiatric Telemetry
Address
68 Harris Bushville Road
Harris, NY 12742
St Josephs Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 13, and 26
Departments
Long Term Acute Care Psychiatric Skilled Nursing
Address
555 SAINT JOSEPHS BLVD.
Elmira, NY 14901
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.