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      <h2>Job Description</h2>
      <p>American Traveler is seeking an RN for a Pediatric Psychiatric unit with behavioral health experience and the ability to float between adult and pediatric patients.</p>
      
            <h2>Responsibilities</h2>
            <ul><li>Work in a free-standing acute inpatient psychiatric facility</li><li>Pediatric unit with patients aged 5-18; adult unit with patients 18+</li><li>Common pediatric diagnoses include eating disorders, depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and gender dysphoria</li><li>Nurse to patient ratios are 1:5-6 during the day and 1:13 at night with additional psych tech support</li><li>Must be willing to float between pediatric and adult psychiatric units as needed</li><li>Shift is 7AM-7PM with every other weekend required, no on-call responsibilities</li><li>Uses Cerner for electronic charting and Pyxis for medication administration</li><li>Seclusion rooms are used when necessary</li><li>First time travelers are welcome to apply</li><li>Strong multidisciplinary team support including nurse supervisors, psych techs, house administrators, nurse practitioners, occupational therapists, and a psychiatrist</li><li>Must not have previously held permanent employment at any Northern Light Health Hospital</li><li>Flu vaccination required for all assignments with start dates after September 30, 2024; only medical exemptions will be considered</li><li>Expected to work assigned holidays as part of rotation</li><li>Professional solid color scrubs required</li><li>Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed</li><li>Free onsite parking available</li><li>Heavy snow conditions are expected during winter months</li></ul>
          
      <h2>Requirements</h2>
      <ul><li>Active ME or compact RN license required</li><li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required</li><li>Minimum 1 year of behavioral health nursing experience required</li><li>Pediatric behavioral health experience preferred; candidates without this will require manager approval</li><li>Experience with de-escalation techniques and physical restraints required</li><li>Ability to safely administer medications and document in Cerner</li><li>Must be able to run group therapy sessions</li><li>MOAB certification will be provided during orientation</li></ul>
      <h2>Benefits</h2>
      <ul><li>High Pay and Bonuses</li><li>Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options</li><li>401(k) Plan</li><li>Weekly Payroll Deposit</li><li>Free Online CEUs</li><li>Generous Housing Allowance</li><li>Travel and Licensure Reimbursements</li><li>Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy</li><li>Traveler Rewards and Discounts</li></ul>
    

The Acadia Hospital Bangor Maine ME American Traveler Job ID #P-644953. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Pediatrics

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Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics

$2,272/week

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