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

Pediatric Behavioral Health Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Helena, Montana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
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 night shifts with every other weekend required.
• Charting system: Epic.
• Facility operates 24/7 with an 82-bed capacity focused on pediatric behavioral health.

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Pediatric Behavioral Health)
• Experience: Minimum 1+ year of behavioral health/psychiatric nursing experience in pediatrics.
• Milieu management experience required.
• Current, valid RN license for Montana.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC required
  • CPR (BLS and First Aid; First Aid must be in-person)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – as required by unit
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – as required by unit
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification preferred; facility will provide training if not held.

Additional Requirements

• Unexpired government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Background checks including SS Trace, County searches (last 7 years), Nationwide, Sex Offender, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG prior to start.
• Primary source verification of state license prior to start.
• National certification/verification as applicable by profession and state.
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to orientation (approx. 8-12 hours).
• Physical exam within the last 12 months.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable.
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • 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).
• Two professional references within the last 3 years.
• Skills checklist verification required.
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable.

Work Environment & Population

• Pediatric population primarily with behavioral health diagnoses.
• Night shift schedule.
• Facility is a 24/7 children’s behavioral health hospital.

Notes

• Locals are accepted at travel rates.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

This position is ideal for RNs with pediatric behavioral health experience seeking a travel contract opportunity on night shifts in Montana.