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Psychiatric Travel Nursing Jobs in New York City, NY for RNs

Find Top RN Psychiatric Travel Nursing Jobs in New York City, New York

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top Psych travel nurse jobs in and around New York City, New York. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare New York City’s Psych nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

New York City is a great location for Psych travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

Search Top Paying Psychiatric Jobs in or near New York City

We have 4 Psychiatric travel jobs in New York, and 66 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Boonton, New Jersey – 07005
    Distance from New York City: 25 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,783 to $1,965
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Behavioral Health 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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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Bridgeport, Connecticut – 06606
    Distance from New York City: 53 miles
  • 8 E,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 11
$2,170 to $2,392
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Behavioral Health 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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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Sharon, Connecticut – 06069
    Distance from New York City: 85 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 23, 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
    Distance from New York City: 85 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 21, 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
    Distance from New York City: 85 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 22, 2025
  • 14
$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
    Distance from New York City: 85 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 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
  • Scranton, Pennsylvania – 18501
    Distance from New York City: 99 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,544 to $1,702
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Behavioral Health unit, based in exciting Scranton 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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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Norwich, Connecticut – 06360
    Distance from New York City: 115 miles
  • 8 E,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,957 to $2,157
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Behavioral Health 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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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Holyoke, Massachusetts – 01040
    Distance from New York City: 126 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$2,649 to $2,920
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Behavioral Health unit, based in exciting Holyoke 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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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Holyoke, Massachusetts – 01040
    Distance from New York City: 126 miles
  • 8 E,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$2,032 to $2,239
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Behavioral Health unit, based in exciting Holyoke 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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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Providence, Rhode Island – 02903
    Distance from New York City: 155 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,428 to $2,676
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive order at this top healthcare provider! The elite members of this Pediatric Pysch Unit are seeking a like-minded, compassionate RN to join their ranks. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and compassion to these important patients. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers dedicated to providing comprehensive care within this dynamic department.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Providence, Rhode Island – 02903
    Distance from New York City: 155 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,428 to $2,676
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive order at this top healthcare provider! The elite members of this Pediatric Pysch Unit are seeking a like-minded, compassionate RN to join their ranks. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and compassion to these important patients. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers dedicated to providing comprehensive care within this dynamic department.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Providence, Rhode Island – 02903
    Distance from New York City: 155 miles
  • 12 E,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,933 to $2,527
Weekly Pay*
Exclusive order at this top healthcare provider The elite members of this Emergency Room are seeking a like-minded, compassionate RN to join their ranks. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and compassion to these important patients. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers dedicated to providing comprehensive care within this dynamic department.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Elmira, New York – 14901
    Distance from New York City: 174 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 20, 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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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Elmira, New York – 14901
    Distance from New York City: 174 miles
  • 8 E,
  • July 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,728 to $1,905
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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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Elmira, New York – 14901
    Distance from New York City: 174 miles
  • July 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,546 to $1,704
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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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Boston, Massachusetts – 02215
    Distance from New York City: 190 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 12
$1,934 to $2,132
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Behavioral Health 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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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Tewksbury, Massachusetts – 01876
    Distance from New York City: 194 miles
  • 8 E,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$2,042 to $2,250
Weekly Pay*
COVID SERIES, BOOSTER REQUIRED AT TIME OF SUBMISSION Location: 365 East St, Tewksbury, MA 01876 Psych RN needed for 8H Eves – 3p-11p The Tewksbury Treatment Center is a detoxification program dedicated to helping men and women by providing 24 hour nursing care to monitor an individual’s withdrawal from alcohol and/or other drugs and alleviate symptoms. Clients are provided with the medical and emotional support that they need during the one of the most pivotal stages in the recovery process. Responsibilities Are: Records and reports all observed symptoms, reactions to treatments and changes in patients safety status Administers medications to patients Collaborates with team in providing health information and maintains clients’ medical records Responds to patient care needs/issues and assists patients with activities of daily living, promoting a positive therapeutic environment Assists with the admitting, discharge and transfer process Participates in treatment team meetings & assists with development of care plans Qualifications: Valid and current Massachusetts licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) Current certification in CPR Experience with addiction treatment services preferred, but not required Local and travel will be considered for this opening
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Salem, Massachusetts – 01970
    Distance from New York City: 203 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,737 to $1,914
Weekly Pay*
We are the North Shore’s largest healthcare provider and one of its largest employers. We offer comprehensive care and a commitment to exceptional quality within our multiple hospitals, ambulatory care sites and physician offices. We also have access to some of the most talented sub-specialists in the world through clinical collaborations. For the fifth year in a row, our medical center has been ranked one of the Best Hospitals in the Boston Metro Area and in Massachusetts by U.S. News & World Report. The elite team members of this unit are seeking a like-minded, compassionate RN to join their ranks. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and compassion to these important patients. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers dedicated to providing comprehensive care within this dynamic department
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Salem, Massachusetts – 01970
    Distance from New York City: 203 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,737 to $1,914
Weekly Pay*
We are the North Shore’s largest healthcare provider and one of its largest employers. We offer comprehensive care and a commitment to exceptional quality within our multiple hospitals, ambulatory care sites and physician offices. We also have access to some of the most talented sub-specialists in the world through clinical collaborations. For the fifth year in a row, our medical center has been ranked one of the Best Hospitals in the Boston Metro Area and in Massachusetts by U.S. News & World Report. The elite team members of this unit are seeking a like-minded, compassionate RN to join their ranks. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and compassion to these important patients. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers dedicated to providing comprehensive care within this dynamic department
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Hampstead, New Hampshire – 03841
    Distance from New York City: 208 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,195 to $2,419
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Behavioral Health 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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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Hampstead, New Hampshire – 03841
    Distance from New York City: 208 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 12
$1,437 to $1,583
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Behavioral Health 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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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Rochester, New York – 14642
    Distance from New York City: 251 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • August 18, 2025
  • 12
$1,697 to $1,870
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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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Sanford, Maine – 04073
    Distance from New York City: 251 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,750 to $1,929
Weekly Pay*
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Statistics on Psych RN Jobs in New York City, New York

Here are some helpful statistics about Psych traveling nurse jobs in & near New York City. The data is based on the last three complete months of Psych job postings in the New York City and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Psychiatric job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in New York City and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel Psych Nursing Jobs for RNs in New York City, NY

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

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in New York City and surrounding areas.

How much does a night shift Psychiatric nurse make on average in New York City and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Psychiatric nurse in New York City can make an average of $2,244 per week based on recent job availability data.

What is the most common contract for Psychiatric travel jobs in New York City?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Psychiatric job in New York City is 13 weeks.

Locating Psychiatric Travel Nursing Jobs in New York City

Other popular cities near New York City’s Psych job opportunities are Brooklyn (5.3 miles), Elmhurst (6.9 miles) and Jackson Heights (6.9 miles). These are near to zip codes: 10456 (11.9 miles), 06606 (53.4 miles) and 12742 (78.6 miles).

* 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.