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

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Helena, Montana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide nursing care primarily to children and adolescents with behavioral health needs, including suicidal ideations, ADHD, and spectrum disorders.
• Work in a 24/7, 82-bed children's hospital setting.
• Night shift schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:00 PM to 6:30 AM).
• Every other weekend required.
• No on-call duties.
• Charting performed in Epic.
• Locals accepted at travel rate.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Montana.
• Pediatric Behavioral Health experience within the last year.
• Behavioral Health experience.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Milieu management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification preferred; facility will provide training if not currently held.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Unexpired government-issued photo ID (Driver's License or State ID).
• Background checks within 1 year, including SS trace, county searches for last 7 years, nationwide, and sex offender registry.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to start.
• Physical exam within the last 12 months.
• Negative TB test (PPD, Q Gold, or T-Spot) within 1 year or chest X-ray within 5 years if previously positive. Annual TB questionnaire if applicable.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31).
• Signed acknowledgment of facility safety manual and Joint Commission training (updated annually).
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to orientation (approx. 8-12 hours).
• Two professional references within 3 years.
• Skills checklist required.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam and other competency exams as applicable.

Additional Information

• Facility operates 24/7.
• Population served is primarily pediatric behavioral health patients.
• No prior travel experience required.

This position is ideal for RNs with pediatric behavioral health experience seeking a travel contract with night shifts in a specialized children’s hospital environment.