Travel Adolescent Psychiatric RN

World Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Lewiston, Maine.

• Specialty:
  Psychiatric
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  02/21/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

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Registered Nurse (RN) – Adolescent Psychiatric Unit | Night Shift | Contract

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week night-shift contract assignment in an Adolescent Psychiatric setting. This role is ideal for an RN who thrives in a behavioral health environment, demonstrates strong clinical judgment, and works well within a multidisciplinary care team.

Position Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Number of Openings: 1
• Schedule:
  
  Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (3×12-hour shifts)
• Position Urgency:
  Normal

Specialty:

• Nursing
• Sub-Specialty:
  Adolescent Psychiatric

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct and indirect nursing care using the nursing process
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for adolescent psychiatric patients
• Administer medications and treatments per provider orders and clinical protocols
• Delegate and supervise nursing interventions as appropriate
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families, and staff
• Provide education and support to patients and their families
• Collaborate with physicians, behavioral health specialists, and interdisciplinary team members
• Respond effectively in high-stress or crisis situations

Required Qualifications:

• Active Maine Registered Nurse (RN) license with no disciplinary actions
• Graduate of an approved nursing program
• Minimum of 1–3 years of nursing experience; experience with children and adolescents preferred
• Strong critical-thinking, communication, and teamwork skills

Certifications Required:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Preferred/Additional Training:

• Basic Dysrhythmia (preferred or must be obtained prior to completion of orientation)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training (preferred or must be obtained prior to completion of orientation)

Additional Information:

• Candidates with license or background issues will not be considered
• Up to 16 hours of orientation may be unpaid
• Facility may cancel up to three shifts during the 13-week assignment
• Travelers must reside more than 50 miles from the work location

This opportunity is well suited for a dedicated psychiatric RN seeking a structured night-shift contract focused on adolescent behavioral health care.

Applications will be accepted only from candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and hold the necessary certifications.

World Nurses specializes in the staffing of non-skilled and skilled

healthcare personnel. We love what we do: helping care professionals with

opportunities to expand their horizons and build their work experience. We

believe in the strength of teamwork. Our employees are at the core of our

business and we are happy every day finding the perfect matches in

placement.

• Medical benefits
• Referral bonus
• Relocation bonus