Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Behavioral Health - $2,185 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatric Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Bangor, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Behavioral Health
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Pediatric Psychology (Psych) position located in Bangor, Maine. This role involves providing specialized behavioral health nursing care in a locked inpatient facility with pediatric and adult patients. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of orientation.

Job Details:

• Location: Bangor, ME
• Shift Hours: 12 hours
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Required Qualifications: One year of Behavioral Health nursing experience, Maine State Nursing License, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Experience with de-escalation, physical restraints (chemical restraints are NOT used), medication passes, group facilitation, and documentation.
• Schedule: First week (Monday-Friday) will be day shifts; second week will be scheduled 12-hour shifts.
• Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric Behavioral Health experience.
• Float: Support on the unit includes floating between adult and pediatric units. If a candidate is not comfortable floating to pediatrics, manager approval is required for orientation.
• Additional Information: The position involves working in a secure, locked facility with patients aged 5-18 years old for pediatrics and 18+ for adults. The facility operates on a modified self-scheduling system with a predetermined weekend rotation. Holidays are worked in rotation.
• Support on the Unit: Nurse Supervisor is available evenings and weekends; Nurse Manager during the day; Charge Nurse may have patient assignments. The program offers scenario-based de-escalation training every other week and MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) training, which will be reviewed on-site.
• Charting System/Equipment: Cerner Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Pyxis medication dispensing system.
• Other notes: Scrub color is any solid, professional-looking color. Free parking is available. In winter, heavy snow conditions are expected. The facility employs a code leader during escalations; travelers may function as the code leader with debriefing and support available.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1277232. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Pediatric Psychology

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus