Pediatric Psychiatric RN
Salem, MA
ADN Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Pedi Psych RN - 36hrs. Nights and EOW

Unit: Epstein 2 - Pediatric Psychiatry Location: Salem, Massachusetts Employment type: LTA Contract length: 13 weeks Schedule: Fri., Sat., and Sun., 36 hours, 19:00 - 07:30

Role Overview

• Inpatient program for children and adolescents ages 3 to 17 who need 24-hour care, in a nurturing, non-coercive environment
• Patient population listed as children ages 4-18
• Bed count: 30
• Census: 20-25
• RN-to-patient ratio: 1 to 3
• Charting system: EPIC
• Free on-site parking

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• 2 years of psychiatric experience
• Psychiatric experience within the last year
• Pediatric behavioral health experience
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Onboarding Requirements

• BLS: Required. AHA is the only accepted certification at this site.
• License verification: Primary source verification within 30 days of start date and updated upon expiration. Massachusetts conditional licenses are not accepted. NURSYS and BON verification are both required for nursing licenses.
• Medication exam: 80% passing score within 365 days (RN and LPN). Accepted from any testing site.
• N95 fit test: Within 365 days of start date and updated annually. Must be completed on the facility's N95 Respirator Fit Test Record Form. No onsite fit testing. No religious or medical exemptions. Updates may be done at Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket if the assignment is extended.
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation: Required with the fit test record.
• MMR: Documentation of two measles, two mumps, and one rubella vaccines, or two MMR vaccines, or proof of immunity by blood test.
• Influenza vaccine: Due by 11/13/2026 for travelers on assignment. No religious or medical exemptions or waivers. Pharmacy- or provider-administered flu mist is accepted; self-administered flu mist is not.
• TB screening: TB skin test within 3 months of start date, or a negative QuantiFERON or T-spot test within 3 months of start date. Updated after a break of more than 6 months.
• Health statement: Physician statement signed by an MD, DO, NP, or PA, within 365 days of start date.
• Background checks: Criminal background check within 45 days before start date. Massachusetts CORI within 30 days before start date. SSN trace. National sex offender check within 30 days of start and annually. Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days of start and annually.
• Education verification: Highest level of education and any required certification.
• Documents: Resume covering the past 7 years, 2 references within 4 years (at least 1 supervisor or above), skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission, candidate submission coversheet, Confirmation of Assignment/POI form, and Beeline attestation.

Shifts and Scheduling

• Rotating shifts: Up to 20% for day positions. Not required for night positions.
• Floating: Required to other behavioral health areas within the Epstein units and one other behavioral health unit.