Emergency Psychiatric RN
Lewiston, ME
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Emergency Psych RN - Nights

Location: Lewiston, Maine
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7 PM - 7 AM)

Job Summary

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in the Emergency Psychiatric Services department.
• Develop and update individualized, interdisciplinary care plans.
• Evaluate patient outcomes and identify resources for patients.
• Care for patients aged 5 and older with psychiatric illnesses such as major depression, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorder, psychotic disorders, and those requiring detoxification.
• Work in a behavioral healthcare setting focused on mental health recovery.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maine
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of behavioral health nursing experience within the last year
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Current CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training

Additional Information

• Candidates currently holding licensure hits will not be considered.
• Previous employees of this facility are not accepted.
• Candidate must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility.
• Up to 16 hours of orientation is unpaid.
• The facility reserves the right to cancel up to 3 shifts during the 13-week contract.

Notes for Recruiters and Candidates

• This position requires working night shifts exclusively.
• The role involves working in a high-stress, fast-paced psychiatric emergency environment.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.