Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Behavioral Health - $2,570 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatric Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Bangor, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Behavioral Health
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Behavioral Health Nurse

General Information:

This position involves providing care to both pediatric and adult patients in a behavioral health setting. Candidates should be prepared to float between pediatric and adult units as needed. The facility is a free-standing acute inpatient facility, which contracts with an emergency department nearby. All patients must be medically cleared prior to admission.

Patient Types:

• Pediatric patients (ages 5-18): Common diagnoses include Eating Disorders, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and Gender Dysphoria.
• Adult patients (18+ including geriatric): Often diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, as well as Eating Disorders, Suicidal Ideation, and Anxiety.
• No forensic patients or inmates are admitted; however, seclusion rooms are utilized when necessary.
• Occasional care for patients with Substance Use Disorder or those undergoing detoxification, provided they are medically cleared.

Patient Ratios:

• Day Shift: RN ratio of 1:5-6; Night Shift: RN ratio of 1:13 with additional resource support.
• Pediatric Psych Techs: Day - 6; Night - 2.
• Adult Psych Techs: Day - 2; Night - 2.

Required Certifications:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior), to be obtained during orientation
• ME State License

Skills Required:

• Experience with de-escalation techniques and physical restraints (chemical restraints are not used).
• Proficiency in medication administration and documentation.
• Comfort in leading group sessions.
• Opportunity to take on Charge Nurse duties, although this is not mandatory.

Support on the Unit:

• Director of Nursing / Chief Nursing Officer
• Nurse Manager available during the day
• House Administrator on-site overnight and weekends
• Charge Nurse may have patient assignments
• Psych Techs and additional support staff
• On-site Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatrist for daily rounds and on-call assistance
• Occupational Therapist available daily
• Security personnel present on-site

Charting System/Equipment:

• Cerner
• Pyxis for medication management

Orientation:

The orientation period consists of the first week (Monday-Friday) working day shifts, followed by the second week with 12-hour shifts as scheduled.

Scheduling and Work Expectations:

• Weekend rotation: every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday)
• No guaranteed block scheduling
• Overtime opportunities available
• Holiday work required as part of rotation
• Modified self-scheduling for preferred shifts; managers will adjust based on coverage needs

Additional Notes:

• Professional attire: any solid color scrubs
• Free parking available for staff
• Ability to manage patient escalations with a "code leader" structure that assigns roles during situations.
• Opportunities for additional training in de-escalation techniques during scenario-based training sessions every other week.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #37760776. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN PEDS - Psych

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