Pediatric Behavioral Health RN
Helena, Montana
Shodair Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Helena, Montana
Specialty: Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health (Pediatrics)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Must have 1+ year of behavioral health/psych experience with pediatric patients
• Experience in milieu management required
• Shift: Nights
• Work schedule includes every other weekend
• Charting system: Epic
• Patient population: Children and adolescents, primarily with suicidal ideations, ADHD, and spectrum disorders
• Facility operates 24/7 with an 82-bed capacity

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of behavioral health/psychiatric nursing experience in pediatrics
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Certifications & Licenses

• CPR: BLS and First Aid certification required (BLS must be AHA or ARC; First Aid must be in-person)
• ACLS: Required based on unit description (AHA or ARC)
• BLS: Required for licensed staff (AHA or ARC)
• PALS: Required based on unit description (AHA or ARC)
• State Nursing License: Primary source verification required prior to start
• NURSYS Verification: Required prior to start
• Tech Certification Verification: National certification/verification prior to start and upon expiration
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute): Preferred; facility will provide training if candidate does not have it

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exam relevant to profession/specialty

Required Documents & Health Screenings

• Unexpired government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Background checks including SS Trace, County searches (last 7 years), Nationwide, Sex Offender, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Physical exam within last 12 months
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year for TB test; chest X-ray within 5 years if positive TB)
• TB Questionnaire (updated annually if past positive)
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1-3/31)
• Signed acknowledgment of Orientation Safety Manual (Joint Commission Training)
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to orientation (approx. 8-12 hours)

Additional Information

• Facility is a 24/7 children’s hospital specializing in behavioral health
• Locals accepted at travel rate
• Two professional references within 3 years required
• Skills checklist required

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with pediatric behavioral health experience seeking a travel contract in a specialized children’s hospital setting. Night shift and weekend availability are required.