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Days, 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 acute pediatric experience and a Maine or compact RN license. Details Free-standing acute inpatient psychiatric facility with a contracted ER 5 minutes away 50-bed Pediatric Psychiatric Unit within a 94-bed facility Cares primarily for adolescents 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, trauma, and anger issues Staffing ratios include 6 psych techs on days and 2 psych techs on nights Uses Cerner and paper charting systems Unit-specific equipment includes seclusion rooms and chair restraints 12-hour shifts, 7A-7P, 36 hours per week Weekend rotation required every other weekend Floating to the adult unit may be required as needed No on-call responsibilities 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 Comfortable with redirection, de-escalation, and physical holds using least restrictive measures Able to assist with ADLs and perform rounding every 7.5 minutes Able to act as a 1:1 sitter when needed Able to obtain EKGs as needed Additional Information Support team includes DON/CNO, Nurse Manager, House Administrator, Charge Nurse, Psych Techs, contracted Phlebotomist, Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatrist, and Occupational Therapist Nurse Practitioner on site until 1600 with on-call coverage overnight Psychiatrist rounds daily and is on call from 0000-0600 Occupational Therapist on site 0800-1630, 7 days a week Security is on site but relies on all staff, including nurses and techs, to respond to patient escalations Orientation includes NEO with the first week on a Monday-Friday schedule and the second week transitioning to regular shifts Modified self-scheduling process where travelers sign up for preferred shifts within a predetermined weekend rotation Holiday coverage required in rotation RTO requests must be approved through the manager Scrubs must be any solid, professional color Free parking available First-time travelers are welcome to apply Candidates who have previously worked in a permanent capacity at any Northern Light Health Hospital are not eligible Permanent address must be located 100+ miles South/Southwest of the facility for consideration