Travel RN - Pediatrics

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Pediatric Psychiatric Unit position in Bangor, ME, requiring at least 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing experience and a ME or Compact RN license.

• Active RN license — ME state license or Compact license currently in hand required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing experience required
• Pediatric behavioral health experience preferred; candidates without Peds BH experience may be considered with manager approval
• Experience with de-escalation techniques and physical restraints required
• Comfortable with medication passes, group facilitation, and clinical documentation
li>Permanent address must be 100+ miles south/southwest of the facility to be eligible
• Must not have previously worked at any Northern Light Health Hospital in a permanent capacity
• Flu vaccination required for clearance to start (medical exemptions only, subject to facility approval committee review)
• Two professional references within the last year required, with at least one from a Supervisor, Manager, or Director (Charge Nurse acceptable; peer references not accepted)
• Full SSN, Driver's License, and copies of all certifications required for consideration

• Night shift schedule: 7PM–7AM, 12-hour shifts
• 48 hours per week
• Freestanding acute inpatient psychiatric facility with a contracted ER located 5 minutes away
• Pediatric psychiatric unit serving patients ages 5–18; floating required to adult psychiatric unit serving patients ages 18 and older
• Pediatric patient population includes diagnoses such as Eating Disorders, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Gender Dysphoria
• Adult patient population most commonly includes Schizophrenia, MDD, and Bipolar Disorder; also sees Eating Disorders, Suicidal Ideation, and Anxiety
• Patients with Substance Use Disorder or those detoxing on CIWA protocol may be seen but must be medically cleared prior to admission
• No forensic patients or inmates; facility is locked but does not hold patients under arrest
• Seclusion rooms are available and used when necessary; chemical restraints are not used
  
  All patients are admitted from an ED and arrive medically cleared; lines, drains, and tubes are not typical
• Night shift patient ratio: 1:13 RN with resource and nursing support
• Day shift patient ratio: 1:5–6 RN
• Psych Tech support on Peds: 6 during days, 2 during nights;
  Adult: 2 during days, 2 during nights
• Charting system:
  Cerner;
  Pyxis used for medication management
• Every other weekend rotation (Saturday and Sunday)
• No on-call requirements
• Holiday coverage required on a rotating basis
• Modified self-scheduling: travelers sign up for preferred shifts, which are reviewed and adjusted by the manager/scheduler to ensure coverage; predetermined weekend rotation applies
• MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) certification is obtained on-site as part of orientation and is not required prior to start
• Orientation consists of the first week on day shift (Monday–Friday), followed by a second week of 12-hour shifts on the contracted night schedule
• Scenario-based de-escalation training is held every other week; a dedicated MOAB Educator/Trainer is on site
• During escalations, a designated 'code leader' verbally de-escalates the patient while assigning roles to other staff; travelers may serve as code leader and are expected to complete a debriefing form afterward
• Management rounds to code situations to provide additional support
• Supportive team structure includes a Nurse Manager (days), Nurse Supervisor (evenings/weekends), House Administrator (overnight/weekends), Charge Nurse, Psych Techs, contracted Phlebotomist, NP (on site until 4PM, on call overnight), Psychiatrist (daily rounds, on call 12AM–6AM), and Occupational Therapist (8AM–4:30PM, 7 days/week)
• Security is on site but does not respond to patient escalations; all-staff response from across the facility's 6 units is the standard protocol
• Travelers may have the opportunity to function in a Charge Nurse role, but it is not required
• Traditional medical and psychiatric care is provided alongside specialized therapies including pet therapy, group sessions, and community gardens
• Scrub color: any solid color; professional appearance required
• Free parking available on site
• Heavy snow conditions should be anticipated during winter months
• Up to 7 days of requested time off (RTO) may be approved; the contract may be extended if shifts cannot be covered within a given week

• 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