Job Description:

Join a professional pediatric psychiatric team in Bangor, Maine, for a 13-week contract working 12-hour day shifts. As a registered nurse in this outpatient inpatient facility, you'll be floating between pediatric and adult units, providing vital support in a fast-paced environment. Your responsibilities include medication administration, de-escalation techniques, managing patient behaviors, and running groups. You'll experience a variety of diagnoses, from eating disorders to bipolar disorder, and will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psych techs, and therapists. This role is perfect for adaptable nurses willing to step into leadership roles like charge nurse and learn innovative therapies—like pet therapy and community gardens—while making a difference in patients’ recovery journeys.

Weather:

Expect cool, sometimes snowy weather typical of the region, with crisp autumns and snowy winters. The air is often brisk and invigorating, providing a refreshing backdrop for your work and leisure.

Fun Things To Do:

• Pilot’s Point Pathway: Enjoy scenic walking trails along the Penobscot River.
• Bangor City Mall: Explore local shops, dining, and entertainment options.
• Bar Harbor Day Trip: Take a coastal drive to Acadia National Park and marvel at mountain views and ocean vistas.
• Camden Harbor Cruise: Experience a daytime boat tour to see Maine’s scenic coastline from the water.
• Rockland Arts & Culture: Visit galleries, attend a farmers market, or enjoy fresh seafood in this charming harbor town.

Job Specifics:

Location: Bangor, ME
Shift: 12-hour days
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours per week: 36 hours

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits including life insurance, accident, etc.
• Referral Program
• Housing Options
• Continuing Education Program
• 401(k)
• License and Certificate Reimbursement
• Paid Bereavement Leave