Travel RN - Pediatrics

Travel RN - PediatricsAmerican TravelerCincinnati, Ohio, United StatesPosition ID: P-775171Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: DaysLength (weeks): 14Openings: 2Start date: 2026-11-16$2,160.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring a Pediatric Behavioral Health RN for a locked inpatient unit requiring psychiatric and pediatric experience plus an OH or compact RN license.DetailsLocked/secured pediatric behavioral health unit within a hospital settingTreats children and adolescents with conditions such as bipolar disorder, anxiety, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, and depressive disordersDay shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PMEvery other weekend and holiday coverage requiredFloating required within hospital, potentially to an additional campusEpic EMR experience preferredNo on-call requirements notedRequirementsActive RN license (OH or Compact) requiredBLS certification requiredTCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) training preferred; provided within first month if not already completedMinimum 1 year experience in a psychiatric setting requiredPediatric experience requiredMinimum 2 years experience in specialty requiredPrior travel experience required2 manager references within past 12 months required for considerationStrong communication and relationship-building skills with children and adolescents requiredPhysically able to lift 25 lbs and participate in physical holds/restraintsPrevious charge experience a plusPrevious training in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) strongly preferred for select positionsMust demonstrate compliance with wearing behavioral personal protective equipmentAdditional InformationFacilitate therapeutic groups and conduct regular safety checksAssist with ADLs including meal supervision, bathing, toileting, and laundryEngage patients in recreational activities such as games and gym timeProvide 1:1 sitter supervision for high-risk or acute patients on the inpatient unit or in the Emergency DepartmentAdminister medications and document care regularly in the EMRParticipate in admissions, discharges, and care roundsProvide patient and family educationPerform nursing interventions for chronic and acute mental health diagnoses with appropriate documentationMust be fully vaccinated, including COVID-19, with no exemptions acceptedPrevious employees of the facility are ineligible to apply for 1 year from their term dateRTO requests must be submitted at time of application and cannot exceed 5 daysBlock scheduling not guaranteed except for weekend-only requests (Friday-Sunday)Candidates within 50 miles of the facility will be considered local and subject to local pay ratesAdditional background check and fingerprinting required on first day of assignmentHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12