Psych | Registered Nurse

Travel Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Behavioral Health Job in Bangor, Maine

Compassionate psychiatric RN needed for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Bangor, ME. Join an inpatient behavioral health team providing patient-centered care for pediatric and adult psychiatric patients in a supportive, safety-focused unit. Bangor offers a welcoming community atmosphere, a charming downtown, and easy access to Maine’s natural beauty.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250 - $2,370
• Setting: Inpatient psychiatric unit serving pediatric and adult behavioral health patients
• Start Date: 9/28/2026
• End Date: 12/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 8-hour evenings
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours
• Schedule: Every other weekend rotation; holidays worked in rotation; overtime available
• Orientation: First week on days, followed by scheduled contracted shifts
• Location: Bangor, ME 04401 — a welcoming Maine city known for its friendly atmosphere and access to outdoor recreation
• Charting System: Cerner
• Medication System: Pyxis

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of behavioral health nursing experience required
• Active Maine RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Pediatric behavioral health experience preferred
• Experience with de-escalation, physical restraints, medication passes, group facilitation, and clinical documentation
• Comfortable caring for both pediatric and adult psychiatric patients
• Willingness to float between adult and pediatric behavioral health units as needed
• Strong communication skills and a calm, team-oriented approach

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate psychiatric nursing care for inpatient behavioral health patients ages 5 through geriatric
• Support voluntary and involuntary admissions in a locked behavioral health setting
• Use therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to promote patient safety
• Administer medications and complete accurate clinical documentation in Cerner
• Lead or assist with patient groups and therapeutic activities
• Work collaboratively with nursing, psychiatry, and support staff to deliver high-quality behavioral health care
• Assist with physical restraints when clinically necessary and appropriate
• Float between pediatric and adult psychiatric units based on unit needs

Apply now for this Bangor, Maine psychiatric RN travel job and join a dedicated behavioral health healthcare team today.

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.