Travel Registered Nurse Adolescent Behavioral Health Inpatient Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Adolescent Behavioral Health Inpatient
Danvers, MA, United States | Travel - Temporary Assignment
Start date: 11/23/2026 | Assignment duration: 13 weeks
Weekly pay: $2,317–$2,523 per week
Guaranteed hours: 72 biweekly
Shift: 8-hour day shifts; weekend day coverage as needed (two 7-hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday)
Setting: inpatient adolescent behavioral health unit within a community mental health program (clinical stabilization unit)
This role is a travel assignment supported by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,317–$2,523 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 72 biweekly
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 8-hour day shifts; weekend coverage includes two 7-hour shifts on Saturday/Sunday
- Start date: 11/23/2026
- Setting: inpatient adolescent behavioral health unit in a community behavioral health program
- Certifications: BLS (AHA) required; CPI required or obtainable during onboarding
- Licensure: Massachusetts RN license required at submission
- Experience: 2+ years in adolescent behavioral health and/or addiction/recovery settings
- Travel assignment with local placement options available

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care for adolescent inpatients on an inpatient behavioral health unit, with emphasis on stabilization and safety.
- Conduct accurate mental status assessments, monitor symptom progression, and identify risks; implement de-escalation and crisis intervention per CPI guidelines.
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team (psychiatry, social work, addiction/recovery staff) to develop, implement, and adjust individualized care plans and treatment goals.
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress in medical records; participate in care planning and discharge planning.
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for adolescents; respond to emergencies and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Support addiction/recovery-focused care as part of the behavioral health program; coordinate with treatment teams as needed.
- Ensure compliance with licensing, regulations, and facility policies; maintain BLS certification and CPI competencies.

Requirements
- Active Massachusetts RN license (in good standing) at time of submission
- BLS (American Heart Association) certification
- CPI certification or ability to obtain during onboarding
- 2+ years of adolescent behavioral health and/or addiction/recovery experience
- Education: Nursing degree from an accredited program; eligible for Massachusetts licensure
- Ability to work in an inpatient behavioral health setting; reliable transportation
- Willingness to work day shifts and weekend coverage as required per assignment

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the engagement
- Credentialing, onboarding, and licensure assistance
- Nationwide travel assignments and potential extension opportunities

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PAY DISCLAIMER RULE
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.