Pediatric Behavioral Health RN
Brattleboro, Vermont
Brattleboro Retreat

Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics Unit

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work on a Pediatrics Unit; must be comfortable and highly experienced in pediatric nursing.
• Start date is mandatory on January 5th; no exceptions.
• Provide care within a Co-Occurring Disorders Inpatient Treatment Program offering 24-hour care focused on sobriety and managing co-occurring psychiatric issues (e.g., Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders).
• Utilize the nursing process to meet complex patient needs.
• Provide clinical supervision of Mental Health Workers (MHWs) to ensure safe and therapeutic care.
• Must be willing to float to other units and take charge shifts.

Requirements

• Recent pediatrics experience within the last 3 months is required.
• Minimum 5 years of RN experience, with inpatient psychiatric experience within the last 3 months (LTC experience not accepted).
• Pediatric Psych/Behavioral Health experience and specific age groups must be clearly listed on the resume.
• Will consider first-time travelers.
• Resume must include psych experience with age groups (e.g., Psych RN - Facility - (AGE GROUP/POPULATION) - DATES).
• Return to Office (RTO) cannot exceed 7 days.
• Psych skills checklist completed within the last year.
• Two supervisory references from the last 2 years of employment.
• Certifications do not need to be active at submission but candidate must be willing to obtain them. CPI certification preferred; if not active, 8 hours of non-billable orientation will be required onsite.
• Must confirm willingness and eligibility to obtain required licenses.
• Driver’s license or candidate’s address must be included in submission (candidates living within 35 miles of the facility will have a rate adjustment).

Certification Requirements

• BLS (AHA)

State License Requirements

• Must have an active Vermont nursing license at time of submission.

Additional Information

• Scheduling requests must be included with submission.
• Orientation: 0 hours non-billable if CPI is active; 8 hours non-billable if CPI is not active.
• Cancellation policy allows up to 3 shift cancellations per 13 weeks.
• Locals accepted, but rate adjustment applies if residing within 35 miles.

Work Environment Highlights

• The unit provides a safe, nurturing environment designed to promote healing and recovery for patients with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders.
• The facility is located in a vibrant town with access to outdoor activities and cultural amenities.

Note: This position requires a strong background in pediatric psychiatric nursing and the ability to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team environment.