Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatric Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Bangor, Maine.

• Specialty: Pediatric Behavioral Health
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary: Pediatric Psychology (Pediatric Behavioral Health Nursing) Bangor, Maine. The Behavioral Health Nurse in a pediatric-focused inpatient setting provides traditional medical and psychiatric care while supporting specialized therapeutic programming. The role emphasizes safe patient management through effective de-escalation techniques and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights; 12-hour shifts; minimum 48 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Current Maine state license; Basic Life Support (BLS); 1+ year of behavioral health nursing experience; de-escalation experience; physical restraints experience (chemical restraints are not used); experience with medication passes; comfort running groups; documentation experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric Behavioral Health (pediatric BH) experience.
• Additional Information: Pediatric and adult behavioral health patients may be cared for; involuntary and voluntary admissions; seclusion rooms used when necessary; occasionally substance use disorder or detoxing patients requiring medical clearance; may have the opportunity to act as charge (not required); charting system includes Cerner and medication dispensing includes Pyxis; floating may be required between adult and pediatric units; scenario-based training and MOAB (obtained on site as part of orientation) are supported through an on-site educator/trainer; code situations may require acting as a code leader and completing a debriefing form afterward; holiday work is expected in rotation.

Benefits: The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• 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

Cross Country Job ID #1273394. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Pediatric Psychology

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus