Location: Glens Falls, NY

Start Date: 12-03-2026

End Date: 03-04-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM (overnight), scheduled for 36-48 hours/week; night shift (call: NA). Requested time off must be submitted and verified at upload (no more than 5 days RTO).

Hours per Week: 38

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric behavioral health patients
• Use evidence-based de-escalation techniques to safely manage agitated patients
• Document care accurately and efficiently in EPIC for continuity and patient safety
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient-centered care plans
• Administer medications and monitor patient response while adhering to safety protocols
• Maintain clear communication with patients and families to support therapeutic care
• Support unit workflows including admissions, discharges, and patient transitions
• Participate in required onboarding, training, and competency checks (including non-billable orientation)

Qualifications

• Active New York RN license (must be current at time of submission)
• New York Temporary Health Care Service Agency License/Registration Certificate required and must be uploaded with your profile
• Minimum 2+ years of Behavioral Health Unit experience
• Current BLS (AHA)
• De-escalation training/certification required (CPI, Welle, NAPPI, or equivalent) — completion required for onboarding
• EPIC experience (explicitly listed on profile is required)
• Recent travel assignment experience (required)
• Own reliable vehicle (firm requirement)
• Negative 14-panel drug screen (or higher) within 24 hours of offer acceptance (must be able to produce results)
• Reliable attendance history with no recent attendance concerns
• One supervisory signed reference from within the past two years

Education

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Behavioral health nursing best practices and crisis intervention
• Verbal de-escalation and non-physical management techniques
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical record documentation
• Medication administration and patient monitoring in psychiatric settings
• Strong clinical observation, triage, and patient assessment skills
• Clear, compassionate communication and therapeutic rapport building
• Ability to work in a fast-paced unit and adapt to fluctuating census (average daily census ~20, RN:patient ratio up to 1:9)
• Adherence to facility policies including dress code and orientation requirements

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values your skills and wellbeing
• Opportunity to sharpen behavioral health expertise on a patient-focused unit
• Professional development: de-escalation and crisis-prevention practice on the job
• Licensure & credential guidance — make sure your NY temporary agency license is ready to go
• Flexible travel assignment perks — explore a new community while you work
• Clear orientation schedule with dedicated onboarding (8-hour non-billable orientation)
• Work-life clarity: predictable overnight schedule with documented orientation dates
• A patient-centered workplace where your reliability and clinical judgment really matter

Travel Perks: Explore Glens Falls, NY

Glens Falls sits on the Hudson River and is a lovely home base for your travel assignment — enjoy local museums, boutique shopping, vibrant restaurants and bars, farmers markets and annual festivals. The area is a great launching point for outdoor fun: short drives take you to Lake George and the Adirondack Park for hiking, scenic drives, boating, and seasonal events. Charming local communities, easy access to regional attractions, and a welcoming small-city vibe make this a great spot for a travel assignment.

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