Pediatric Psychiatric RN
Bangor, ME
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric Psych position requiring a ME or compact license and behavioral health experience.

Responsibilities

• Position based in a pediatric psychiatric inpatient unit within a free-standing acute facility
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM with 12-hour shifts and every other weekend rotation
• RN patient ratio at night is 1:13 with resource support, including psych techs
• Serves pediatric patients ages 5-18, with potential to float to adult psych units (adults 18+)
• Common pediatric diagnoses include eating disorders, depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder
• All patients are admitted from an ED and medically cleared, with involuntary and voluntary admissions
• No forensic or inmate patients; seclusion rooms used when necessary
• Cerner EMR and Pyxis medication administration system are used, previous experience preferred
• Must work holidays as part of the rotation
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Professional, solid color scrubs required
• Support on unit includes nurse supervisors, charge nurses, psych techs, contracted phlebotomists, NPs, psychiatrists, OT, and house administrators
• Orientation consists of a first week on day shift followed by scheduled shifts
• Facility accepts travelers whose permanent address is 100+ miles South/SW of Bangor, ME, and who have never held permanent employment with the health system
• Flu vaccination required unless approved for a medical exemption
• Free parking available on site
• Heavy winter snow conditions are expected

Requirements

• Active ME or compact RN license required
• Minimum of 1 year behavioral health nursing experience required
• BLS certification required
• Pediatric behavioral health experience preferred; candidates without will need manager approval
• Experience with de-escalation techniques and use of physical restraints necessary (no chemical restraints used)
• Familiarity with medication passes, documentation, and group facilitation required
• Willingness to float between pediatric and adult psych units

Benefits

• 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