Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Behavioral Health - $2,980 per week

Cross Country Nurses 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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Pediatric Psychology (PEDS PSYCH) in Bangor, ME This role involves providing mental health care in a free-standing acute inpatient pediatric behavioral health facility. The position requires flexibility to float between adult and pediatric units, with a focus on managing disorders such as eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and other psychiatric conditions for patients aged 5 to 18 years old. The candidate must be adaptable to a dynamic environment with a diverse patient population.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Certification of Basic Life Support (BLS), Maine State License; 1 year of behavioral health nursing experience required; Pediatric behavioral health experience preferred; First-time traveler accepted; Qualifications include relevant certifications, education, and a minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric behavioral health experience; de-escalation experience, experience with physical restraints, medication administration, group facilitation, and documentation skills.
• Float: Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Orientation will be provided on the facility and unit; first-week training Monday through Friday and subsequent 12-hour shifts; every other weekend rotation; no guaranteed block scheduling; holiday work expected in rotation; self-scheduling for shifts; scrubs must be solid and professional; free parking available; heavy snow conditions to be expected during winter. Staff will be trained on de-escalation techniques and scenario-based practice every other week, with on-site MOAB review.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1314473. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Pediatric Psychology

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus