RN - Psych/Behavioral Health

Details

Client Name
Northern Light Acadia Hospital

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
Psych/Behavioral Health

Job ID
36883664

Weekly Pay
$2290.0


Shift Details

Shift
3x12 Days

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
06/22/2026

End Date
09/19/2026

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Requirements
Experience:
Minimum: 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing required
Preferred: Pediatric Behavioral Health experience
If candidate lacks pediatric experience, must be sent to manager for approval
First-time travelers: Accepted
Certifications:
BLS (required)
MOAB (obtained onsite during orientation)
Active Maine RN License
Skills:
De-escalation and physical restraint experience (no chemical restraints)
Medication administration and documentation
Ability to lead groups
Charge experience optional

Charting: Cerner
Med Dispensing: Pyxis

Scheduling

Weekends: Every other weekend (Sat/Sun)

Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed

Call: None
Overtime: Available
Holidays: Rotational expectation
Time Off: Up to 7 days (must extend contract to make up missed shifts)

Additional Details
Scrub Color: Any solid, professional color
Parking: Free
Weather: Heavy snow expected in winter


Client Details

Address
268 STILLWATER AVE

City
Bangor

State
ME

Zip Code
04401


Unit Details

Patient Population
Patient Populations

Ages:

Pediatrics: 5-18 years old

Adults: 18+ (including geriatric)

Pediatric Diagnoses (common):

Eating Disorders

Depression

Suicidal Ideation

Anxiety

Schizophrenia

Bipolar Disorder

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Gender Dysphoria

Adult Diagnoses (common):

Schizophrenia

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

Bipolar Disorder

Eating Disorders

Suicidal Ideation

Anxiety

Other Notes:

No forensic or inmate patients

Facility is locked but not for detainment

Seclusion rooms used as needed

Occasional Substance Use Disorder or detox patients (medically cleared; CIWA used)

Offers medical and psychiatric care, plus specialized therapies (pet therapy, group sessions, community garden)

Unit Description
Staffing & Ratios

RN Ratios:

Days: 1:5-6

Nights: 1:13 (with resource/nursing support)

Psych Techs:

Peds: Days - 6 | Nights - 2

Adults: Days - 2 | Nights - 2

Unit Support

Nurse Supervisor (evenings/weekends)

Nurse Manager (days)

House Administrator (overnight/weekends)

Charge Nurse (may have patient assignment)

Psych Techs

Contracted Phlebotomist for lab draws

Nurse Practitioner: onsite until 1600; on-call overnight

Psychiatrist: daily rounds and on call 0000-0600

Occupational Therapist: 0800-1630, 7 days/week

Security onsite (does not respond to escalations - unit staff respond collaboratively)


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