Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – Adolescent Behavioral Health Inpatient, Lewiston, ME, start date 08/03/2026, duration 13 weeks, weekly pay $1,942–$2,033 per week, guaranteed hours 0, shift 3x12 Nights. Travel assignment in an inpatient behavioral health unit within a hospital setting.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,942–$2,033 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 Nights
- Start date: 08/03/2026
- Setting: Inpatient adolescent behavioral health unit
- Orientation: Up to 16 hours may be unpaid
- Local rate note: Local travelers may receive a $10/hour lower local rate
- Scheduling note: Employer reserves the right to cancel up to 3 shifts per 13-week contract
- Candidate geography: Residence outside a 50-mile radius required

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to adolescents with psychiatric and behavioral health needs, using the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation).
- Develop and periodically update individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team; monitor outcomes and adjust as needed.
- Administer prescribed medications, monitor for effects, and implement safety and crisis-intervention procedures as required.
- Support patients aged 5 and up with psychiatric illnesses; some patients may require medical monitoring and coordination of medical care.
- Document care accurately in the patient record; communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members; participate in rounds and discharge planning as appropriate.
- Maintain a therapeutic, safe environment, manage stress and de-escalation during crises, and provide education to patients and families as part of the treatment plan.

Requirements
- Education: 2-year Associate degree required
- Licensure: Valid State of Maine RN license
- Certifications: BLS Certification required; CPI training must be current prior to start
- Experience: At least 1 year of previous experience in mental health nursing
- Skills: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; strong teamwork orientation; ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress setting
- Work eligibility: Ability to provide coverage for 24/7 shifts
- Geographic: Candidate must reside outside of a 50-mile radius
- Licensure discipline: Note: Candidates with licensure hits will not be considered

Benefits and Support
- Up to 16 hours of orientation may be unpaid
- Travel assignment with ongoing recruitment and field support
- Scheduling and credentialing support through the assignment lifecycle

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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

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Daily paid, 16 hours, Ongoing contract, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift

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