Behavioral Health RN
Brattleboro, VT
LanceSoft
4x12 hrs, Nights

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health (Nights)

📍 Location: Brattleboro, Vermont
🏥 Facility: Brattleboro Retreat
🗓 Start Date: May 11, 2026 (Firm start – no exceptions)
📅 Duration: 13 Weeks
💼 Employment Type: Travel / Contract

Schedule

• 🕒 Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• ⏳ 12-hour shifts
• 📆 Every other weekend required
• 📞 Possible on-call
• 🔁 Must be willing to float and take charge shifts
• ❗ Missed shifts must be made up before contract end
• 🚫 Block scheduling not available

Position Overview

Brattleboro Retreat is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health RN for a float position supporting both adolescent and adult inpatient units.

This role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality psychiatric care in a structured, therapeutic environment focused on co-occurring disorders, including substance use and mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive psychiatric nursing care using the nursing process
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on patient treatment plans
• Supervise Mental Health Workers (MHWs)
• Support patients through detox, stabilization, and recovery
• Provide care across multiple units (adolescent & adult populations)
• Take charge nurse responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• ✅ Minimum 5 years RN experience
• ✅ Recent inpatient psychiatric experience (within last 3 months)
• ✅ Experience with multiple age groups (adolescent & adult)
• ✅ Willingness to float across all units and take charge shifts
• ✅ Active Vermont RN License or Compact License
• ✅ BLS (AHA) Certification

Additional Notes:

• First-time travelers will be considered
• CPI training offered onsite (confirm at submission)

Submission Requirements

• Updated resume with detailed psych experience and patient populations
• 2 recent supervisory references (within last 2 years)
• Psych skills checklist (within 1 year)
• Active license and certifications
• Candidate address or driver’s license (required for rate qualification)
• All scheduling requests must be disclosed upfront

Time-Off & Scheduling Notes

• ❌ No RTO allowed during first 2 weeks (orientation)
• ⛔ Max 7 days RTO during contract

Blackout Dates (No Time Off Allowed):

• May 22–26
• June 22 – July 7
• August 10–14
• August 31 – September 4
• September 5–8

Facility Highlights

Brattleboro Retreat is a leading psychiatric hospital in southern Vermont, offering specialized inpatient programs for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

• 122-bed facility
• EMR: Netsmart (myAvatar)
• Collaborative, recovery-focused care environment

Location Perks

Brattleboro offers a vibrant small-town experience with:

• A thriving arts and food scene 🎭🍽
• Outdoor activities like kayaking, hiking, and biking 🌄
• Easy access via Interstate 91

⚠️ This is a rural area with limited housing and transportation—candidates should plan accordingly.