Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

Job Description

Talent4Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Bangor, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Asap start neededSimplifi Interviews then managers approve must be willing to float between adults and peds

• General Information:
  • Address: 268 Stillwater Avenue, Bangor, ME 04401
  • Beds: 94 – Peds 50 – beds; Adults – 44
  • 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.
  • Involuntary and Voluntary admissions
  • Ages:
    • Peds: ages 5-18 years old
    • Adults: 18+ - Geriatric
  • Peds: Common diagnoses include, but are not limited to: Eating Disorders, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Gender Dysphoria
  • Adults: most commonly Schizophrenia, MDD, Bipolar Disorder; also will see Eating Disorders, Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety
    • No forensic patients or inmates – this facility is locked but not to the extent of holding patients under arrest
    • Seclusion rooms are used when necessary
    • Occasionally will see Substance Use Disorder or Detoxing patients on CIWA, but they must be medically cleared
    • Will provide traditional medical and psychiatric care in addition to specialized therapies such as: pet therapy, group sessions, community gardens
• Patient Ratios:

  • RN: Day – 1:5-6; Night – 1:13 with resource support (including Nursing support)

• Required Certifications:
  • BLS
  • MOAB is obtained on site (part of orientation)
  • ME State License

• Skills required:

  • De-escalation experience, experience with physical restraints (chemical restraints are NOT used), medication passes, comfortability to run groups, documentation
  • Traveler may have the opportunity to act as Charge, but this is not required

• Charting System/Equipment:
  • Cerner
  • Pyxis
• Floating: If yes, where?
  • Yes, between all units – Adults and Peds
    • If traveler is not comfortable with floating to Peds – please request manager approval to offer
• Orientation: (facility and unit)
  • 1st week (Mon-Fri) – will work on Days
  • Second week (12h shifts as scheduled) - on shift contracted to
• Scheduling:
  • Weekend rotation: every other; Sat/Sun
  • Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
  • No call
  • OT is available
  • Holiday Expectations: expected to work holidays in rotation
  • Approval of time off? up to 7 days, must extend to accommodate if unable to work all shifts within a week
• Other notes:
  • Scrub Color: any solid color; must be professional
  • Free Parking? Yes
  • During the winter: Heavy snow conditions expected

About Talent4Health

A leader and innovator, offering comprehensive talent solutions for the healthcare industry across the nation. Talent4Health, based in Wilmington, DE is a one stop solution that offers access to an inclusive network of excellent healthcare professionals through its state-of-the-art recruitment strategies and extensive career opportunities. We have successfully placed over 3000 plus clinicians with the topmost healthcare facilities across 50 states in the US.

With countless prestigious clients under our umbrella, backed up by passionate and hard-working recruiters, we are a team you have been looking for!

Why Choose us?

When it comes to choosing a recruitment agency, it’s imperative to consider what all they have to offer.

1. Proficiency: Our seasoned team of professionals has years of experience and we are dedicated to provide the highest quality service to our clients and candidates.
2. Personalized service: We understand that every candidate is unique, and we work closely with each one to develop a customized plan that meets their specific needs.
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4. Comprehensive care: Our healthcare recruitment team works for different specialties, so there is a job for everyone.

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