Travel RN - Psychiatric

American Traveler; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay bonuses

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance day

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Pediatric Psychiatric Unit in a fixed evening shift. The role requires an ME or compact RN license and at least 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing experience, with pediatric psychiatric exposure preferred.

The position involves floating between pediatric and adult psychiatric units, de-escalation and safety responsibilities, and care in a high-acuity inpatient setting with Cat 1 ER access nearby. Travel and housing support are offered.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (ME state or compact)
• BLS certification required
• MOAB certification obtained during onsite orientation
• Minimum 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing experience
• Pediatric Behavioral Health experience preferred
• Experience with de-escalation techniques and physical restraints required
• Comfortable administering medication passes and leading group therapy sessions
• Comfortable floating between pediatric and adult psychiatric units

Responsibilities

• Free-standing acute inpatient psychiatric facility with contracted ER access 5 minutes away
• Psychiatric unit serving both pediatric (ages 5-18) and adult (18+) patients, with required floating between units
• 94 total beds (50 Pediatric, 44 Adult)
• Patients are medically cleared prior to admission with both voluntary and involuntary admissions
• Pediatric diagnoses include eating disorders, depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and gender dysphoria
• Adult diagnoses commonly include schizophrenia, MDD, and bipolar disorder
• RN patient ratios are 1:5-6 on days and 1:13 on nights with resource support
• Shift is 2p-11:30p, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required every other Saturday/Sunday
• Holiday coverage required in rotation
• No on-call requirements, though overtime is available
• Uses Cerner charting system and Pyxis medication dispensing
• Modified self-scheduling process with predetermined weekend rotation
• Provide medical and psychiatric nursing care alongside specialized therapies such as pet therapy, group sessions, and community gardens
• Seclusion rooms are used when clinically necessary; chemical restraints are not used
• May occasionally care for medically cleared substance use disorder or detoxing patients on CIWA protocol
• Support team includes DON/CNO, Nurse Manager, House Administrator, Charge Nurse, Psych Techs, Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatrist, Occupational Therapist, and onsite Security
• Opportunity to serve as Charge Nurse or Code Leader during patient escalations, though not required
• Debriefing completed after escalation events, with scenario-based de-escalation training offered every other week
• Orientation includes one week of day shifts followed by a second week on the contracted shift
• Scrub requirement: any solid, professional-colored scrubs
• Free onsite parking available
• Heavy snow conditions expected during winter months
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must not have prior permanent employment history with any Northern Light Health hospital
• Flu vaccination required for start clearance, with medical exemptions only considered

Skills

RN license (ME/compact)

BLS

MOAB certification

Behavioral Health experience

Pediatric Behavioral Health

De-escalation techniques

Med pass and group therapy

Floating between units

Tools

Cerner charting

Pyxis

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Pediatric Psychiatric Unit position requiring a ME or compact RN license and at least 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing experience.

Requirements

• Active RN license (ME state or compact) required
• BLS certification required
• MOAB certification obtained during onsite 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 leading group therapy sessions
• Comfortable floating between pediatric and adult psychiatric units

Responsibilities

• Free-standing acute inpatient psychiatric facility with contracted ER access 5 minutes away
• Psychiatric unit serving both pediatric (ages 5-18) and adult (18+) patients, with required floating between units
• 94 total beds (50 Pediatric, 44 Adult)
• Patients are medically cleared prior to admission with both voluntary and involuntary admissions
• Pediatric diagnoses include eating disorders, depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and gender dysphoria
• Adult diagnoses commonly include schizophrenia, MDD, and bipolar disorder
• RN patient ratios are 1:5-6 on days and 1:13 on nights with resource support
• Shift is 2p-11:30p, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required every other Saturday/Sunday
• Holiday coverage required in rotation
• No on-call requirements, though overtime is available
• Uses Cerner charting system and Pyxis medication dispensing
• Modified self-scheduling process with predetermined weekend rotation
• Provide medical and psychiatric nursing care alongside specialized therapies such as pet therapy, group sessions, and community gardens
• Seclusion rooms are used when clinically necessary; chemical restraints are not used
• May occasionally care for medically cleared substance use disorder or detoxing patients on CIWA protocol
• Support team includes DON/CNO, Nurse Manager, House Administrator, Charge Nurse, Psych Techs, Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatrist, Occupational Therapist, and onsite Security
• Opportunity to serve as Charge Nurse or Code Leader during patient escalations, though not required
• Debriefing completed after escalation events, with scenario-based de-escalation training offered every other week
• Orientation includes one week of day shifts followed by a second week on the contracted shift
• Scrub requirement: any solid, professional-colored scrubs
• Free onsite parking available
• Heavy snow conditions expected during winter months
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must not have prior permanent employment history with any Northern Light Health hospital
• Flu vaccination required for start clearance, with medical exemptions only considered

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-740635

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