Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics
Bangor, ME
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric Psychiatric Unit position requiring at least 1 year of behavioral health nursing experience and an active ME or Compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Freestanding acute inpatient psychiatric facility with a contracted ER located 5 minutes away
• Pediatric Psychiatric Unit serving patients ages 5–18; floating required between pediatric and adult units (ages 18+ through geriatric)
• Pediatric diagnoses include Eating Disorders, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Gender Dysphoria
• Adult diagnoses include Schizophrenia, MDD, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety, and occasional Substance Use Disorder/CIWA cases (medically cleared)
• All patients are admitted from an ED and medically cleared prior to arrival; lines, drains, and tubes are not typical
• Both voluntary and involuntary admissions; no forensic patients or inmates
• RN patient ratios: 1:5–6 on days, 1:13 on nights with nursing resource support
• Psych Tech support: Peds (6 days / 2 nights), Adults (2 days / 2 nights)
• Night shift: 7PM–7AM, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation (Saturday and Sunday)
• No on-call requirements
• Holiday coverage required on a rotation basis
• Charting via Cerner; Pyxis used for medication management
• MOAB certification is obtained on-site during orientation and is not required prior to starting
• Orientation: first week is Monday–Friday on day shift; second week transitions to contracted night shift schedule
• Unit support includes a Nurse Supervisor (evenings/weekends), Nurse Manager (days), House Administrator (overnight/weekends), Charge Nurse, Psych Techs, contracted Phlebotomist, NP (on-site until 4PM, on-call overnight), Psychiatrist (daily rounds and on-call 12AM–6AM), and OT (8AM–4:30PM, 7 days/week)
• Facility also offers specialized therapeutic programming including pet therapy, group sessions, and community gardens
• Seclusion rooms are available and used when clinically necessary
• Security is on-site but does not respond to patient escalations; all unit staff (techs and nurses across all 6 units) participate in escalation response
• Traveler may have the opportunity to serve as Charge Nurse, though it is not required
• Up to 7 days of approved time off available; contract may need to be extended if shifts cannot be completed within a week
• Scrub color: any solid color; must be professional
• Free parking is available on-site
• Heavy snow conditions should be expected during winter months
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates living 100+ miles north of the facility may be considered on a case-by-case basis with individual AVP and VP of Nursing approval

Requirements

• Active ME RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of behavioral health nursing experience required
• Pediatric behavioral health experience preferred; candidates without it may be considered with manager approval
• Experience with de-escalation techniques and physical restraints (chemical restraints are not used)
• Proficiency in medication passes and group facilitation
• Permanent address must be 100+ miles south/southwest of the facility to be eligible
• Must not have previously worked at any Northern Light Health Hospital in a permanent capacity
• 2 professional references within the past year required, at least one from a supervisor, manager, or director (charge nurse acceptable; peer references not accepted)
• Full SSN, Driver's License, and copies of all certifications required for consideration
• Flu vaccination required for clearance to start (medical exemptions accepted on a case-by-case basis with a minimum 2-week review period)

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