Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) | Other
Location: Ithaca, NY
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,386 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/15/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health Unit

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join an acute psychiatric unit located within a hospital setting in Ithaca, New York. This vital role involves providing high-quality, patient-centered care to a diverse population within Tompkins County.

As a key member of an interdisciplinary team, you will contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services, collaborating with colleagues to improve patient outcomes. The unit cares for both adult patients (18 years and older) and adolescent patients (13-17 years old) in a supportive and shared governance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient and family assessments to identify complex and changing needs.
• Develop and implement person-centered care plans tailored to individual patient requirements.
• Provide skilled, high-quality clinical care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Utilize critical thinking to make sound clinical decisions, evaluate patient outcomes, and address concerns effectively.
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient documentation.
• Apply evidence-based practice principles to nursing interventions.
• Demonstrate accountability within the care team and the broader healthcare system.
• Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and leader to support staff development and promote patient care excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Ability to work on-site in Ithaca, New York.
• Experience: Not specified.
• Education: Not specified.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Comprehensive patient and family assessment skills.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing person-centered care plans.
• Strong clinical care delivery capabilities.
• Adherence to professional standards, policies, and procedures.
• Exceptional critical thinking and clinical decision-making abilities.
• Effective outcome evaluation and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous documentation practices.
• Application of evidence-based practice.
• Accountability and teamwork.
• Mentorship and leadership potential.
• Therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques specific to behavioral health.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (PM)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days Per Week: 3
• Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 15, 2026
• End Date: February 13, 2027
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
• Certifications: Not specified.

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