Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics - $2,239 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics for a travel nursing job in Bangor, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatrics
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Pediatric Psych unit requiring at least 1 year of inpatient psych or acute pediatric experience and a Maine or compact RN license.

Details

• Free-standing acute inpatient psychiatric facility with a contracted ER 5 minutes away
• 50-bed Pediatric Psychiatric Unit within a 94-bed facility
• Cares primarily for adolescents and pediatric patients ages 5-18 with voluntary and involuntary admissions
• Common diagnoses include autism, self-harm, depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, gender dysphoria, trauma, and anger issues
• Staffing ratios include 6 psych techs on days and 2 psych techs on nights
• Uses Cerner and paper charting systems
• Unit-specific equipment includes seclusion rooms and chair restraints
• 12-hour shifts, 7A-7P, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend
• Floating to the adult unit may be required as needed
• No on-call responsibilities

Requirements

• Active RN license (Maine or Compact) required
• BLS certification required
• MOAB certification obtained upon hire
• Maine CNA license required
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient psych experience, or a mix of psych and acute pediatric/autism care experience
• Comfortable with redirection, de-escalation, and physical holds using least restrictive measures
• Able to assist with ADLs and perform rounding every 7.5 minutes
• Able to act as a 1:1 sitter when needed
• Able to obtain EKGs as needed

Additional Information

• Support team includes DON/CNO, Nurse Manager, House Administrator, Charge Nurse, Psych Techs, contracted Phlebotomist, Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatrist, and Occupational Therapist
• Nurse Practitioner on site until 1600 with on-call coverage overnight
• Psychiatrist rounds daily and is on call from 0000-0600
• Occupational Therapist on site 0800-1630, 7 days a week
• Security is on site but relies on all staff, including nurses and techs, to respond to patient escalations
• Orientation includes NEO with the first week on a Monday-Friday schedule and the second week transitioning to regular shifts
• Modified self-scheduling process where travelers sign up for preferred shifts within a predetermined weekend rotation
• Holiday coverage required in rotation
• RTO requests must be approved through the manager
• Scrubs must be any solid, professional color
• Free parking available
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who have previously worked in a permanent capacity at any Northern Light Health Hospital are not eligible
• Permanent address must be located 100+ miles South/Southwest of the facility for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-774660. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Pediatrics

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