Travel RN - Pediatrics

American Traveler; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursement

Per diem

CEUs

Licensure reimbursement

Traveler discounts

Weekly payroll

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse - Pediatric Psych for a 13-week night shift assignment in Maine. Requires Maine or compact RN license, BLS, MOAB on-site orientation, and minimum 1 year of behavioral health nursing experience.

Pediatric behavioral health experience is preferred, with strong de-escalation and documentation skills. Responsibilities include direct nursing care, medication administration, and group facilitation for pediatric and adult psychiatric patients.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (Maine or Compact) required.
• BLS certification required.
• MOAB certification obtained on-site during orientation.
• Minimum 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing experience required.
• Pediatric Behavioral Health experience preferred.
• Experience with de-escalation techniques and physical restraints required.
• Comfortable administering medication passes and running therapeutic groups.
• Strong documentation skills required.
• Full SSN required for consideration.
• Copies of all certifications required for consideration.
• Driver's license required as a separate file for consideration.
• Two references within the past year required, including at least one from a Supervisor, Manager, or Director (Charge nurse acceptable, no peer references)

Responsibilities

• Freestanding acute inpatient psychiatric facility with a contracted ED 5 minutes away.
• Psychiatric unit serving both pediatric (ages 5-18) and adult/geriatric populations.
• Patients are medically cleared prior to admission; typically no lines, drains, or tubes.
• Voluntary and involuntary admissions accepted.
• Pediatric diagnoses include eating disorders, depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar, ODD, gender dysphoria.
• Adult diagnoses include schizophrenia, MDD, bipolar, eating disorders, suicidal ideation, anxiety.
• Occasionally sees medically cleared SUD or detoxing patients on CIWA protocol.
• No forensic patients or inmates accepted.
• RN ratio 1:5-6 days; 1:13 nights with resource support.
• Shift 7P-7A; 12-hour nights; 36 hours per week.
• Weekend rotation every other Saturday/Sunday.
• Modified self-scheduling with manager/scheduler review.
• No on-call requirement; overtime possible.
• Floating between adult and pediatric units.
• Uses Cerner and Pyxis systems.
• Provide direct nursing care including medications, de-escalation, and group facilitation for pediatric and adult psychiatric patients.
• Opportunity to serve as Charge Nurse but not required.
• Unit support includes DON/CNO, Nurse Manager, House Administrator, Charge Nurse, Psych Techs, Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatrist, OT.
• During escalations, code leader assigns roles while de-escalating; travelers may serve in this role.
• Scenario-based de-escalation training every other week with MOAB Educator/Trainer.
• Debriefing forms completed after escalation incidents.
• Orientation includes one week of day shifts followed by a second week on contracted shift.
• Holiday coverage required on a rotating basis.
• Scrubs must be professional, solid color.
• Free parking on site.
• Heavy snow conditions expected in winter.
• First-time travelers welcome to apply.
• Candidates previously employed at any Northern Light Health hospital are not eligible.
• Flu vaccination required for clearance to start; medical exemptions only accepted and subject to client review.

Skills

Behavioral Health nursing

De-escalation techniques

Documentation

Medication administration

Group facilitation

Floating between units

Tools

Cerner charting

Pyxis system

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse - Pediatric Psych for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring behavioral health experience and a Maine or compact RN license.

Requirements

• Active RN license (Maine or Compact) required
• BLS certification required
• MOAB certification obtained on-site during orientation
• Minimum 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing experience required
• Pediatric Behavioral Health experience preferred
• Experience with de-escalation techniques and physical restraints required
• Comfortable administering medication passes and running therapeutic groups
• Strong documentation skills required
• Full SSN required for consideration
• Copies of all certifications required for consideration
• Driver's license required as a separate file for consideration
• Two references within the past year required, including at least one from a Supervisor, Manager, or Director (Charge nurse acceptable, no peer references)

Responsibilities

• Freestanding acute inpatient psychiatric facility with a contracted ED 5 minutes away
• Psychiatric unit serving both pediatric (ages 5-18) and adult/geriatric populations
• Patients are medically cleared prior to admission and typically do not have lines, drains, or tubes
• Voluntary and involuntary admissions accepted
• Pediatric diagnoses include eating disorders, depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and gender dysphoria
• Adult diagnoses include schizophrenia, MDD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, suicidal ideation, and anxiety
• Occasionally sees medically cleared substance use disorder or detoxing patients on CIWA protocol
• No forensic patients or inmates accepted
• Seclusion rooms used as needed; chemical restraints are not used
• RN patient ratio is 1:5-6 on days and 1:13 on nights with resource support
• Shift schedule is 7P-7A, 12-hour nights, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation is every other Saturday/Sunday
• Modified self-scheduling process with manager/scheduler review
• No on-call requirement, though overtime is available
• Floating required between adult and pediatric units
• Uses Cerner charting system and Pyxis medication system
• Provide direct nursing care including medication administration, de-escalation, and group facilitation for pediatric and adult psychiatric patients
• Opportunity to serve as Charge Nurse is available but not required
• Unit support includes DON/CNO, Nurse Manager, House Administrator, Charge Nurse, Psych Techs, contracted Phlebotomist, Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatrist, and Occupational Therapist
• During patient escalations, a designated code leader assigns roles to staff while de-escalating; travelers may serve in this role
• Scenario-based de-escalation training offered every other week with an on-site MOAB Educator/Trainer
• Debriefing forms completed after escalation incidents
• Orientation includes one week of day shifts followed by a second week on the contracted shift
• Holiday coverage required on a rotating basis
• Scrubs must be a professional, solid color
• Free parking available on site
• Heavy snow conditions expected during winter months
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have previously worked in a permanent capacity at any Northern Light Health hospital are not eligible
• Flu vaccination required for clearance to start, with medical exemptions only accepted and subject to client review

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-779497

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