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

Psychiatric RN – Bangor, Maine: 13-week travel assignment, 12-hour night shifts. Maine RN license required. Apply now for this behavioral health travel nurse opportunity.

Join a dedicated behavioral health team in Bangor, Maine, as a Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych RN) caring for pediatric and adult inpatients in a modern, free-standing acute psychiatric facility. This 13-week travel nurse assignment (zip code 04401) offers a supportive multidisciplinary environment, strong clinical resources, and meaningful patient care across pediatric (ages 5–18) and adult units.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 – $2,130
• Location: Bangor, Maine (04401) — travel nurse opportunity
• Setting: Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Facility (Pediatric & Adult Units)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 27, 2026 – July 25, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) — psychiatric night shift experience preferred
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
• Perks: Free parking, onsite orientation, supportive multidisciplinary team

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of behavioral health / psychiatric nursing experience required
• Pediatric behavioral health experience preferred; manager approval required if not
• Valid Maine RN license (compact or state license as required)
• BLS certification (American Heart Association preferred)
• MOAB certification (provided onsite during orientation)
• Comfortable floating between pediatric and adult inpatient psychiatric units
• Experience with de-escalation techniques, therapeutic interventions, and physical restraints
• First-time travel nurses welcome — ideal for Travel RN and Psychiatric Nurse applicants

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric nursing care to pediatric (5–18) and adult (18+) inpatients with diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and other behavioral health conditions
• Float between pediatric and adult units as clinical needs require
• Perform medication administration / medication passes, use Pyxis for secure medication management, and document accurately in Cerner
• Lead and facilitate therapeutic group sessions and individual interventions
• Participate in scenario-based de-escalation training, act as code leader during escalations, and maintain safety protocols
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team including nurse managers, supervisors, psychiatric techs, occupational therapists, nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists
• Maintain professional standards of practice and appearance, including solid color scrubs
• Complete thorough documentation and participate in holiday/weekend rotations as scheduled

Why Join Our Team

• Meaningful work in behavioral health and inpatient psychiatric nursing
• Supportive team environment and strong clinical resources for Travel RNs
• Onsite MOAB training and orientation for new staff
• Opportunities to develop pediatric and adult psychiatric nursing skills

Apply now to be considered for this Travel Psychiatric RN position in Bangor, ME. Submit your resume and current licensure information to begin the onboarding process — join our healthcare team today!

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.