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Pediatric Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job in Seattle, WA

Make a meaningful impact as a Pediatric Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) caring for children and adolescents in a high-acuity psychiatric setting in Seattle, Washington. This 13-week travel nursing assignment supports patients ages 4–17 in an acute pediatric psychiatric crisis unit, with a collaborative team focused on safety, therapeutic communication, stabilization, and compassionate patient care. The unit typically maintains a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio, with opportunities to provide 1:1 care or support the therapeutic milieu as needed.

Located in Seattle’s 98105 area, this Washington travel nursing opportunity offers access to a vibrant community near the University District, parks, waterfront recreation, cultural attractions, and a variety of dining and entertainment options.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770–$1,870
• Job Specialty: Pediatric Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Nursing
• Healthcare Setting: Acute pediatric psychiatric crisis unit
• Schedule: Four 12-hour night shifts per week, typically 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.; three-shift schedules may be available
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Patient Population: Children and adolescents ages 4–17
• Typical Assignment: Approximately 1:6, with potential 1:1 and therapeutic milieu-support assignments
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic experience preferred
• Orientation: 112 hours

Pediatric Behavioral Health RN Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Washington, or a Compact RN license; candidates with a pending Washington license must be prepared to obtain the required license by the start date
• At least 2 years of applicable psychiatric nursing experience, preferably with pediatric or adolescent behavioral health patients
• Current BLS certification
• Current PALS or PEARS certification
• CPI, QBS-Safety Care, or comparable crisis-prevention and safe-behavior-management training strongly preferred
• Strong therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and behavioral management skills
• Comfort caring for patients with high behavioral acuity, including suicidal ideation, self-injurious behaviors, aggression, psychosis, mood disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and developmental disabilities
• Ability to provide or support medical care for chronic comorbidities, including diabetes, epilepsy, refeeding needs, wound care, and NG-tube management
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary pediatric behavioral health environment

Pediatric Psychiatric Nursing Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, and age-appropriate nursing care to children and adolescents experiencing acute psychiatric crises
• Complete nursing assessments, monitor patient status, administer medications, and evaluate responses to treatment
• Use least-restrictive interventions, prevention strategies, therapeutic communication, and de-escalation as the first priorities in behavioral management
• Initiate and perform physical holds, mechanical restraint, or seclusion when clinically indicated and permitted by established safety criteria and protocols
• Monitor patients for suicidal behavior, self-harm, aggression, elopement risk, medication effects, and changes in mental or physical status
• Provide nursing care for medical needs such as blood glucose monitoring, insulin management, seizure-related care, NG-tube placement and refeeding, cast care, and wound treatment
• Collaborate with Pediatric Mental Health Specialists and the interdisciplinary care team to support safety checks, milieu programming, low-stimulation care, and individualized treatment plans
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and support staff

Apply now for this Pediatric Behavioral Health RN travel contract in Seattle, Washington, and join a collaborative healthcare team supporting children and adolescents through acute psychiatric care.

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.