Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse - Pediatric Psych with a Maine or compact RN license and at least one year of Behavioral Health experience for a night-shift role requiring flexibility to float between pediatric and adult units.

Details

• Work in a free-standing acute inpatient psychiatric facility with a contracted ER five minutes away
• Pediatric Psychiatric Unit caring for patients ages 5-18 with occasional floating to the Adult unit (ages 18+)
• Common diagnoses include eating disorders, depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and gender dysphoria
• Unit also treats involuntary and voluntary admissions, with occasional medically cleared substance use or detox patients on CIWA protocol
• RN patient ratios are 1:5-6 during the day and 1:13 at night with resource support
• Shift is 7P-7A, 12-hour nights, totaling 48 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required every other Saturday/Sunday
• No on-call requirements, though overtime is available
• Uses Cerner for charting and Pyxis for medication dispensing
• Floating required between all six units within the facility, including Peds and Adults

Requirements

• Active RN license (Maine or Compact) required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing experience required
• Pediatric Behavioral Health experience preferred
• Experience with de-escalation techniques and physical restraints required
• Comfortable administering medication passes and leading group therapy sessions
• Strong documentation skills required
• MOAB certification provided on-site during orientation

Additional Information

• Provide psychiatric and medical care alongside specialized therapies such as pet therapy, group sessions, and community gardening
• Support team includes DON/CNO, Nurse Manager, House Administrator, Charge Nurse, Psych Techs, Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatrist, Occupational Therapist, and on-site security
• Opportunity to serve as Charge Nurse or Code Leader during patient escalations, though not required
• Orientation includes one week of day shifts followed by a second week on the contracted shift
• Scenario-based de-escalation training offered every other week with an on-site MOAB Educator
• Modified self-scheduling process with manager oversight to ensure shift coverage
• Expected to work holidays as part of the rotation
• Scrubs must be a solid, professional color
• Free on-site parking available
• Heavy snow conditions expected during winter months
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must not have prior permanent employment history with any Northern Light Health hospital
• Permanent residence must be located 100+ miles south/southwest of the facility for consideration