Explore Bangor: A Scenic Haven for Psychiatric Nurses!

JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS
Registered Nurse – Psychiatric - Travel - (Psych RN)
StartDate: 12/29/2024 Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $1764.34 - $1944.38

THIS IS A PSYCH PEDIATRIC CONTRACT General Information Located in Bangor, ME Beds: 92 -- Peds – 36 beds; Adults – 56 Minimum years of experience required: 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing required Pediatric BH exp preferred – send to manager for approval if candidate does not have Peds experience Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes Patient Types: Free standing acute inpatient facility – contracted ER 5 min away All patients come from an ED and are medically cleared not typical to have lines, drains, tubes, etc. Children and Adolescents receiving inpatient Mental Health services – ages 5 - 18 Common diagnoses include, but are not limited to: Eating Disorders, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Gender Dysphoria Traditional medical and psychiatric care in addition to specialized therapies such as: pet therapy, group sessions, recreation therapy (rock wall), community gardens Patient Ratios: RN: Day – 1:5-6; Night – 1:16 with resource support (including Nursing support) Psych Techs: Day – 6 Psych Techs; Night – 3 Psych Techs Required Certifications: BLS MOAB is obtained on site (part of orientation) Skills required: De-escalation experience, experience with physical restraints Support on the Unit: Nurse Supervisor – available evenings/weekends Nurse Manager - days House Administrator - available overnight and weekends Charge nurse – has patient assignment Psych Techs Nurse Practitioner; on site until 1600 and then on call overnight Psychiatrist – daily rounds and On Call 0000-0600 Occupational Therapist – 0800-1630, 7 days per week Charting System/Equipment: Cerner Pyxis Floating: If yes, where? Yes – between two pediatric units Orientation: (facility and unit) 2 weeks Mon-Fri - Days 2 (12’s) on shift contracted to Scheduling: Weekend rotation: every other; Sat/Sun Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed Will they be on call? No call Holiday Expectations: expected to work holidays in rotation Approval of time off? up to 7 days; if a full week must extend Other notes or things you want us to check/verify? Scrub Color: any solid color; must be professional Free Parking? Yes During the winter: Heavy snow conditions expected

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, Psych

Preferred Qualifications
MOAB is obtained on site (part of orientation)

FACILITY LOCATION
Bangor is the major commercial and cultural center for eastern and northern Maine. The City is located in the heart of Maine and looked upon as being Maine's “Queen City” ever since 1834. Residents and visitors alike can benefit from the best of both worlds: a clean and friendly city that captures all the excitement, opportunity and activity, with shpping centers and cafes that are easy to access.

JOB BENEFITS
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

* Competitive pay rates
* Free, quality, private housing
* Medical, Dental, Vision
* 401(k) and Flex Spending
* Life Insurance
* Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
* Free Continuing Education
* Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

ABOUT THE COMPANY
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

Psychiatric nurse, psych nurse, psychiatric RN, psych RN, psych LPN, mental health RN, LPN, RN, R.N., registered nurse, healthcare, health care, hospital, medical, patient care, mental health care, psychiatric care

Registered Nurse, Psych