Travel Registered Nurse Adolescent Behavioral Health Inpatient Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – Adolescent Behavioral Health Inpatient in Lewiston, Maine, United States. This 13-week travel assignment starts on 08/31/2026 and offers a weekly pay range of $1,955 to $2,091. Shift is nights, 3x12-hour blocks (7:00 pm–7:00 am) in a hospital setting dedicated to adolescent behavioral health. The contract provides no guaranteed hours.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,955–$2,091 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 7:00 pm–7:00 am, 3x12-hour shifts
- Start date: 08/31/2026
- Location: Lewiston, ME – inpatient adolescent behavioral health unit
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0

Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process in the inpatient behavioral health unit for adolescent patients
- Develop and periodically update individualized, interdisciplinary plans of care; evaluate patient outcomes; identify available resources for patients
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor effects; monitor mental status, vital signs, and overall safety; employ de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques as needed
- Document care in the electronic medical record; collaborate with the multidisciplinary team; participate in rounds and discharge planning; educate patients and families about care plans and resources
- Respond to medical and behavioral emergencies; maintain infection control and safety standards; adhere to unit policies and procedures
- Maintain CPI techniques and state nursing standards; contribute to a supportive, therapeutic environment for patients

Requirements
- Active Maine RN license
- Associate degree in Nursing (2-year) required
- BLS Certification required
- CPI training must be current prior to start
- At least 1 year of previous experience in mental health nursing
- Residency outside of a 50-mile radius from Lewiston, ME
- Ability to work in an inpatient psychiatric setting with adolescent patients; flexible, team-oriented, and capable of managing stress

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Up to 16 hours of orientation (unpaid)
- Travel assignment with assignment-specific guidance and credentialing support

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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.

About Healthforce

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