Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $2,300 to $2,500 per week in Lewiston, ME

Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych
Location: Lewiston, ME
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,300 to $2,500 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Emergency Psych RN - Day

Location: Lewiston, ME

Start Date: 04-20-2026

End Date: 07-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Varies (scheduled days), 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 12-hour day shifts (may include weekend coverage as scheduled)

Hours per Week: 36

Requirements

• Provide direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process to ensure safe, respectful treatment
• Develop and periodically update individualized interdisciplinary care plans that reflect patient goals
• Perform thorough patient assessments and evaluations, documenting progress and outcomes
• Respond to psychiatric crises and apply crisis management and de-escalation techniques
• Coordinate with physicians, social workers, and other team members for seamless, integrated care
• Support detoxification needs when indicated and monitor patients for medical comorbidities
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, and resources to promote recovery
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and adhere to facility policies and best practices

Qualifications

• Valid State of Maine RN license required
• Associate degree in Nursing (2-year) required
• BLS certification required prior to start
• Current CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required before start
• Minimum of 1 year prior experience in mental health/psychiatric nursing
• Comfort caring for patients ages 5 and up in a crisis psychiatric setting
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage stress, make sound decisions under pressure, and be an excellent team player
• Flexibility to provide coverage as needed 24/7