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

Psychiatric RN (Travel Nurse, Nights) in Lewiston, ME — 13-week travel assignment providing compassionate behavioral health care to children and adolescents (ages 6-18) in an inpatient Adolescent behavioral unit. Join our team and advance your behavioral health nursing career in Maine.

Job Details — Psychiatric RN / Travel Nurse

• Location: Lewiston, Maine (04240) — ideal for nurses seeking Maine travel nurse opportunities; enjoy a vibrant community, scenic river views, and outdoor recreation.
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• End Date: August 10, 2026
• Shift: Nights — 3x 12-hour night shifts per week (inpatient Adolescent behavioral unit RN schedule)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 – $2,130
• Employment Type: Travel, On-Site (Travel Nurse / Behavioral Health RN)

Job Requirements — Psychiatric Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active RN license in the State of Maine (required for Psychiatric RN / Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse)
• Associate Degree in Nursing (minimum) — ADN, BSN preferred
• Current BLS certification (AHA)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience (experience with children or adolescents in behavioral health or inpatient psychiatry preferred)
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills — essential for behavioral health nursing and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ability to set professional boundaries and manage stressful situations calmly and effectively
• Willingness to float to Chemical Dependency/Detox units as needed (experience in detox/chemical dependency a plus)
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius from Lewiston, Maine (travel nurse eligibility)
• Candidates with licensure or background hits will not be considered

Responsibilities — Behavioral Health / Psychiatric RN Duties

• Provide direct and indirect patient care to children and adolescents (ages 6-18) in an inpatient Adolescent behavioral unit as a Psychiatric RN
• Administer medications safely and provide patient and family education on treatment plans
• Document daily patient care, monitor behaviors, and maintain accurate clinical records
• Lead and participate in therapeutic and educational groups for patients (group facilitation experience with children or adolescents preferred)
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team — psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and nursing staff — to develop individualized care plans for children and adolescents
• Float to Chemical Dependency/Detox units when needed and support continuity of care across behavioral health services
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and uphold professional boundaries and regulatory standards

This Psychiatric Registered Nurse travel assignment in Lewiston, Maine is an excellent opportunity for behavioral health RNs and travel nurses seeking inpatient Adolescent psychiatric experience. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your psychiatric nursing career. Join our healthcare team today — Apply now!

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