Travel Pediatric Psychiatric RN - $2,526 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Bangor, Maine.

• Specialty:
  Psychiatric
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/14/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

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.

• 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, op positional 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

• 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

• 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

American Traveler Job  #P-740635. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Psychiatric
- Adolescent Psych

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.