Job Details

THIS IS A PSYCH PEDIATRIC CONTRACT

General Information

Located in Bangor, ME

Beds: 92 -- Peds - 36 beds; Adults - 56

Minimum years of experience required: 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing required

Pediatric BH exp preferred - send to manager for approval if candidate does not have Peds experience

Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes

Patient Types:

Free standing acute inpatient facility - contracted ER 5 min away

All patients come from an ED and are medically cleared

not typical to have lines, drains, tubes, etc.

Children and Adolescents receiving inpatient Mental Health services - ages 5 - 18

Common diagnoses include, but are not limited to: Eating Disorders, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Gender Dysphoria

Traditional medical and psychiatric care in addition to specialized therapies such as: pet therapy, group sessions, recreation therapy (rock wall), community gardens

Patient Ratios:

RN: Day - 1:5-6; Night - 1:16 with resource support (including Nursing support)

Psych Techs: Day - 6 Psych Techs; Night - 3 Psych Techs

Required Certifications:

BLS

MOAB is obtained on site (part of orientation)

Skills required:

De-escalation experience, experience with physical restraints

Support on the Unit:

Nurse Supervisor - available evenings/weekends

Nurse Manager - days

House Administrator - available overnight and weekends

Charge nurse - has patient assignment

Psych Techs

Nurse Practitioner; on site until 1600 and then on call overnight

Psychiatrist - daily rounds and On Call 0000-0600

Occupational Therapist - 0800-1630, 7 days per week

Charting System/Equipment:

Cerner

Pyxis

Floating: If yes, where?

Yes - between two pediatric units

Orientation: (facility and unit)

2 weeks Mon-Fri - Days

2 (12's) on shift contracted to

Scheduling:

Weekend rotation: every other; Sat/Sun

Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed

Will they be on call? No call

Holiday Expectations: expected to work holidays in rotation

Approval of time off? up to 7 days; if a full week must extend

Other notes or things you want us to check/verify?

Scrub Color: any solid color; must be professional

Free Parking? Yes

During the winter: Heavy snow conditions expected

Requirements

Current ME RN license or compact license (#/expiration)

BLS

50 mile radius rule

RTO upon submission

Psych SCL and Reference required within a year

Preferred Requirements

MOAB is obtained on site (part of orientation)

Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

Competitive pay rates

Free, quality, private housing

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) and Flex Spending

Life Insurance

Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage

Free Continuing Education

Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

Facility Overview

Bangor is the major commercial and cultural center for eastern and northern Maine. The City is located in the heart of Maine and looked upon as being Maine's "Queen City" ever since 1834. Residents and visitors alike can benefit from the best of both worlds: a clean and friendly city that captures all the excitement, opportunity and activity, with shpping centers and cafes that are easy to access.

Weekly Pay

$1,918-$2,114/Weekly Pay*