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Nights, 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 pediatric acute care experience and a Maine or compact RN license. Details Free-standing acute inpatient psychiatric facility with a contracted ER 5 minutes away Works on a 50-bed Pediatric Psychiatric Unit within a 94-bed facility Cares primarily for adolescent 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, and trauma Patient ratios include 6 Psych Techs on days and 2 Psych Techs on nights 12-hour night shift schedule (7P-7A), 48 hours per week Every other weekend rotation required No on-call requirements May float to the adult psychiatric unit as needed Uses Cerner and paper charting systems Unit equipped with seclusion rooms and chair restraints 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 required Comfortable performing redirection, de-escalation, and physical holds using least restrictive measures Skilled in assisting with ADLs, rounding every 7.5 minutes, acting as a 1:1 sitter, and obtaining EKGs when needed Additional Information Provide direct nursing care to adolescent and pediatric psychiatric patients, including de-escalation and safety monitoring Supported by a care team including DON/CNO, Nurse Manager, House Administrator, Charge Nurse, Psych Techs, Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatrist, and Occupational Therapist Nurse Practitioner on-site until 1600 with on-call coverage overnight; Psychiatrist rounds daily with on-call coverage 0000-0600 Occupational Therapist available 0800-1630, 7 days a week Security staff on-site but does not respond to patient escalations; nursing and tech staff from all units respond instead Orientation includes NEO with first week on a Monday-Friday schedule before transitioning to a normal shift pattern Modified self-scheduling system with predetermined weekend rotation Expected to work holidays on a rotating basis RTO requests must be approved through the Nurse Manager Scrub requirement: any solid, professional color Free parking available First-time travelers are welcome to apply Candidates must not have prior permanent employment history with any Northern Light Health Hospital Permanent address must be located 100+ miles south/southwest of the facility for consideration