Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Lewiston, ME
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Lewiston, Maine — immediate opening in Emergency Psych Services, 13-week travel nursing job. Apply now for this behavioral health nursing opportunity.

Join one of New England's most comprehensive behavioral healthcare facilities in Lewiston, ME. We are seeking a compassionate Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) / Behavioral Health RN to provide clinical care in our Crisis Psychiatric Unit. You will care for patients ages 5 and up with a range of psychiatric diagnoses in a collaborative, supportive environment. Lewiston (zip code 04240) offers a welcoming community, scenic riverfronts, and easy access to outdoor recreation — ideal for your next travel nursing assignment in Maine.

Job Details

• Position: Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Psychiatric Services / Crisis Psychiatric Unit (Travel)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 – $2,130
• Location: Lewiston, Maine (Lewiston, ME 04240) — Maine nursing jobs / travel nursing jobs
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour days (7:00am – 7:00pm)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Type: Travel Nurse / Contract
• Start Date: April 20, 2026

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of mental health / psychiatric nursing experience (psychiatric RN experience preferred)
• Valid State of Maine RN license (Maine RN license required)
• BLS certification from AHA (required)
• Current CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required prior to start
• Associate's degree in Nursing (minimum); BSN preferred
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills for multidisciplinary care
• Ability to manage stress, de-escalate situations, and make sound decisions under pressure (crisis intervention skills)
• Flexibility to provide coverage 24/7 as needed for emergency psychiatric services
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of Lewiston, ME
• Candidates with licensure hits will not be considered

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process across assigned areas in Emergency Psychiatric Services
• Develop, implement, and periodically update individualized, interdisciplinary plans of care
• Assess and evaluate patient outcomes; identify and coordinate available resources and referrals
• Deliver care for psychiatric conditions including major depression, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorders, psychotic disorders, and detoxification needs
• Perform crisis intervention, safety assessments, and therapeutic interventions appropriate for emergency psychiatry
• Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and secure environment for patients, families, and staff

Why join us: This travel nursing opportunity offers meaningful clinical experience in emergency psychiatric care and the chance to work with an experienced behavioral health team in Lewiston, ME. If you are a Psychiatric RN looking for travel nursing jobs or Maine nursing jobs in emergency psychiatry, we want to hear from you.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) in Lewiston, Maine. Join our behavioral health team today and advance your psychiatric nursing career.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.