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Pediatric Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Seattle, WA

Make a meaningful difference as a Pediatric Behavioral Health RN in Seattle, Washington. This 13-week travel nursing contract supports an acute psychiatric crisis unit caring for children and adolescents ages 4–17 in a collaborative pediatric mental health environment. Seattle offers waterfront parks, cultural attractions, walkable neighborhoods, and easy access to the Pacific Northwest outdoors.

The unit provides care for patients with a wide range of behavioral health diagnoses and associated medical needs. Registered Nurses work alongside Pediatric Mental Health Specialists and an interdisciplinary team to promote safety, stabilization, therapeutic communication, and compassionate, trauma-informed psychiatric nursing care.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770–$1,870
• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Assignment Type: 13-week pediatric behavioral health travel contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Schedule: Approximately 3 shifts per week, totaling 36 hours; potential 4x12 schedule availability may be discussed
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Patient Population: Children and adolescents ages 4–17
• Healthcare Setting: Acute psychiatric crisis and pediatric behavioral health unit with approximately 41 beds and a typical RN assignment of 1:6
• Documentation: Epic preferred
• Travelers: First-time travel nurses may be considered

Pediatric Behavioral Health RN Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Washington or a compact state; candidates with a pending Washington license must be prepared to obtain the license by the start date
• At least 2 years of psychiatric nursing experience, including pediatric or adolescent behavioral health experience
• Current BLS certification
• Current PALS or PEARS certification
• Experience with behavioral crisis intervention, de-escalation, suicide-risk precautions, self-injurious behaviors, and therapeutic communication
• Ability to use least-restrictive interventions and perform physical holds, mechanical restraint, or seclusion when clinically indicated and permitted by policy
• Comfort caring for patients with medical comorbidities such as diabetes, epilepsy, nutritional concerns requiring refeeding, cast care, or wound care
• CPI, Safety Care, or comparable crisis-prevention certification is strongly preferred
• Ability to complete required health and safety clearance requirements before beginning the assignment

Pediatric Psychiatric Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and developmentally appropriate nursing care to children and adolescents experiencing acute psychiatric crises
• Complete assessments, administer medications, monitor patient status, and communicate changes to the care team
• Support patients with diagnoses that may include depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, psychosis, mania, eating disorders, conduct disorder, suicidal ideation, and self-injurious behaviors
• Use therapeutic communication, prevention strategies, and verbal de-escalation as priorities when managing disruptive or assaultive behaviors
• Initiate and perform approved safety interventions, including physical holds, mechanical restraint, and seclusion, when criteria are met
• Provide medical nursing care such as blood glucose monitoring, insulin management, NG-tube care, refeeding support, wound care, and care related to epilepsy or other chronic conditions
• Maintain a safe milieu through ongoing observation, safety checks, low-stimulation support, and individualized patient care
• Collaborate with Pediatric Mental Health Specialists and interdisciplinary team members to support structured programming and treatment goals
• Adapt assignments as needed, including 1:1 observation, resource RN, or milieu-support responsibilities
• Document patient care accurately in Epic and participate in handoffs, care planning, and discharge-related education

Apply now to join this pediatric behavioral health travel nursing team in Seattle, Washington, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and adolescents.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.