Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $1,783 to $1,981 per week in Seattle, WA

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Pediatric Behavioral Health (Psychiatric)

Location

Seattle, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 4x12 Hours (19:00–07:30); 3x12 schedule may be available | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care on an acute pediatric psychiatric crisis unit serving children ages 4–17 with diagnoses including depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, psychosis, eating disorders, suicidal ideation, and self-injurious behaviors
• Manage a primary care model with a typical assignment of 1:6; may be assigned 1:1 care or milieu support roles such as safety checks, resource RN, or low-stimulation patient support as needed
• Utilize least restrictive methodologies with prevention and de-escalation as priorities; must be able to initiate and perform physical holds, mechanical restraint, and seclusion when safety criteria are met
• Apply therapeutic communication skills when working with pediatric patients; address chronic medical comorbidities including diabetes, epilepsy, refeeding, cast care, and wound care as applicable
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC electronic health records
• Collaborate with Pediatric Mental Health Specialists and interdisciplinary team members to support milieu programming and patient safety

Required Qualifications

• Active Washington State RN license (temporary or permanent) or a Compact RN license valid in Washington; candidates without a Washington license must be willing to apply upon offer
• Minimum of 2 years of pediatric psychiatric nursing experience required
• BLS certification required
• PALS certification required
• Comfort working with children and applying therapeutic communication techniques
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with EPIC electronic health records
• Background in pediatric nursing with limited behavioral health experience, or behavioral health experience with limited pediatric background, may be considered
• Familiarity with de-escalation techniques and least restrictive intervention methodologies

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a Magnet-designated, teaching hospital and Level I Trauma center with a dedicated pediatric focus and a total of 407 staffed beds
• Expected weekly hours provide consistent scheduling in a structured, mission-driven clinical environment serving one of the most vulnerable patient populations

Benefits

• Day 1 health benefits (medical/dental/vision)
• Weekly pay
• Direct deposit
• $1,500 referral bonus program

About Us

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