Travel Registered Nurse Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Job

Healthforce

Lewiston, ME

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Behavioral Health, Case Management, Cell Biology, Crisis Intervention, Emergency Care, Emergency Services, Healthcare, Hospital, Intensive Care, Long-Term Care, Maintain Compliance, Medication Administration, Nursing, Onboarding, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Registered Nurse (RN), Travel Planning
LOCATION
Lewiston, ME
POSTED
Today
Overview
Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health / Psychiatric in Lewiston, Maine. Start date 06/01/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment. Weekly pay range: $2,050–$2,157 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 3x12 Nights (7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.). Inpatient behavioral health crisis unit serving patients ages 5 and up; focus on crisis intervention, psychiatric stabilization, and medical monitoring as needed. This role is a travel - temporary assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,050–$2,157 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 3x12 (7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.)
- Start date: 06/01/2026
- Location: Lewiston, Maine (inpatient behavioral health unit)
- Residency requirement: outside 50 miles

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct and indirect nursing care in the Emergency Psychiatric Services unit using the nursing process
- Develop and periodically update individualized, interdisciplinary plans of care; evaluate patient outcomes and identify available resources
- Administer medications per protocol and monitor responses; document and communicate changes
- Maintain patient safety and implement crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed
- Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, therapists and case managers to coordinate care
- Document care, maintain compliance with policies, and participate in interdisciplinary rounds

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Maine
- Associate degree (2-year) required
- BLS certification required; CPI training must be current prior to start
- Minimum 1 year of previous experience in mental health nursing
- Ability to work the specified shift ( Nights 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.) and support 24/7 coverage
- Note: Candidates with licensure hits will not be considered
- Note: Employer reserves the right to cancel up to 3 shifts per 13-week contract
- Residence outside a 50-mile radius from the assignment location

Benefits and Support
- Assignment-specific onboarding and credentialing assistance
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Ongoing coordination and scheduling support throughout the assignment
- Unpaid orientation up to 16 hours

Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore additional openings from Healthforce Healthcare LLC, please apply at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view other travel RN opportunities, including behavioral health and psychiatric roles.

PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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  • Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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