Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Lewiston, ME
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

Emergency Psych RN (Days) – Lewiston, ME

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (03/16/2026 – 06/15/2026)

Shift: 12-Hour Day Shift (07:00 – 19:00) | 36 Hours Per Week

Job Summary

One of New England’s most comprehensive behavioral healthcare systems, is seeking a high-performing Psych RN for its Emergency Psych Services (EPS). This is a specialized, secure unit—one of the only standalone Behavioral Emergency Departments in Maine. You will handle psychiatric crises for patients age 5 and up, focusing on stabilization, detoxification, and acute psychiatric evaluation in a fast-paced emergency setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Crisis Evaluation: Conduct rapid psychiatric assessments for patients presenting with major depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and acute substance withdrawal.
• Interdisciplinary Care: Develop and update individualized stabilization plans in collaboration with psychiatric nurse practitioners, crisis workers, and security officers.
• Specialized Patient Care: Manage patients requiring medical clearance alongside psychiatric care, including those requesting acute detoxification services.
• Stress Management: Make critical decisions under pressure in a high-acuity environment while maintaining a therapeutic, calm atmosphere.
• Documentation: Utilize Epic EMR for real-time tracking of patient progress, medications, and clinical interventions.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: * Minimum 1 year of mental health nursing experience is required.
  • 3 years of total nursing experience is preferred.
• Licensure: Active Maine State RN License or Multi-State Compact License (Must be active at time of submission).
• Certifications: * BLS (AHA) - Required.
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) - Must be current prior to start date.
• Technical: Proficiency in Epic EMR is highly utilized.
• Background: Candidates with licensure hits or previous employment at St. Mary's will not be considered.

Unit & Facility Details

• Unique Setting: A separate, secure Behavioral Emergency Department connected to the main ED, with dedicated zones for children and adults.
• Diagnoses: Major depression, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorders, and psychotic disorders.
• Floating: Flexibility is required to provide coverage across the behavioral health system as needed.
• Location: 93 Campus Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240.

Financial & Policy Notes

• Radius Rule: Permanent address must be >50 miles from the facility to qualify for the traveler rate.
• Cancellation: The facility reserves the right to cancel up to 3 shifts per 13-week contract.
• Schedule: Days (7a-7p) including holiday coverage.