Pediatric Psychiatric RN
Bangor, ME
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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.

Details

• 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, oppositional 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

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)

Additional Information

• 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