Travel RN - Pediatrics
Job in
Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, 04401, USA
Listed on 2026-11-01
Listing for:
American-Traveler
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-11-01
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Mental Health Nurse, Psychiatric Care & Support, RN Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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)
- 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, op positional 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
- 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 : P-779497
Open Positions: 1
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