Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Behavioral Health - $2,295 per week

About the role

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel RN specializing in Pediatric Behavioral Health for an inpatient adolescent unit in Westbrook, Maine. The position focuses on providing psychiatric care to adolescents with a range of mental health conditions in a dedicated mental health environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adolescent psychiatric patients on a 6‑bed inpatient unit.
• Utilize de‑escalation techniques and mental health interventions to manage acute psychiatric situations.
• Maintain patient stability and support recovery through individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive treatment.
• Adhere to unit dress code and professional standards while delivering care.

Requirements

• Completion of required education modules.
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience.
• Experience with acute inpatient adolescent psychiatric care.
• Proven de‑escalation skills.
• Experience caring for patients with thought disorders, psychosis, personality disorders, and mania.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in pediatric mental health care.
• Ability to remain calm and maintain a professional demeanor in high‑stress situations.
• Strong additional de‑escalation capabilities.

Unit Information

• Number of beds: 6‑bed inpatient unit
• Patient ratio: 3 patients to 5 staff
• Equipment: Not applicable
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Not applicable
• Dress code: Business casual; no ripped jeans, shorts, logos on t‑shirts or sweatshirts, or open‑toed shoes.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit / free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Pay

The pay package is based on 8‑hour shifts and a 40‑hour work week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

Evening shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, 8 hours per shift, minimum 40 hours per week. Assignment duration is 12 weeks, starting 09/06/2026 and ending 11/27/2026.