Registered Nurse / Pediatric Psychology

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

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.