Travel Registered Nurse Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Job
Lewiston, ME
Contracted
St Mary's Regional Medical Center-Maine
Mid Level
Embark on a meaningful journey as a Registered Nurse specializing in Behavioral Health and Psychiatric care in Lewiston, Maine. This role invites you to shape recovery, resilience, and hope for patients navigating mental health challenges. Picture your impact daily: de-escalating crisis moments with compassion, coordinating holistic care with therapists and psychiatrists, and guiding families through treatment plans. In the heart of New England, you’ll find Lewiston’s inviting neighborhoods, accessible outdoor adventures, and a supportive community that values skilled nursing care. Maine’s beauty—from river strolls along the Androscoggin to seasonal escapes in nearby mountains—complements a vocation dedicated to healing, growth, and connection. As you answer the call to service, you’ll also have the chance to explore diverse clinical settings across the United States, enriching your practice and expanding your professional horizon.
Location benefits are a cornerstone of this opportunity. Lewiston offers a welcoming, affordable base with rich cultural experiences, strong community health networks, and convenient access to Maine’s natural treasures. For travel-minded professionals, this assignment opens doors to rotations across various U.S. locations, enabling you to experience different hospital cultures, patient populations, and clinical teams while maintaining a consistent focus on high-quality behavioral health care. You’ll gain exposure to a spectrum of psychiatric challenges—from acute stabilization to ongoing therapeutic programming—while enjoying the unique Maine environment and, when preferred, the broader scope of assignments nationwide. The blend of stable Lewiston residency and itinerant opportunities provides a balanced, fulfilling path for nurses who value both continuity and exploration.
Role specifics and benefits form the core of this position. As a Behavioral Health / Psychiatric RN, you’ll deliver comprehensive nursing care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Key responsibilities include initial assessments, crisis intervention, medication administration in accordance with orders, frequent patient observations, documentation in electronic health records, safety planning, and coordination with therapists, social workers, and physicians to optimize treatment plans. You’ll support de-escalation strategies, monitor for adverse reactions, assist with group therapies, and facilitate patient and family education on illness, treatment options, and discharge planning. This role offers robust professional growth: you’ll deepen expertise in psychiatric assessment, trauma-informed care, dual-diagnosis management, and evidence-based interventions, with pathways to senior nursing positions, clinical education roles, or care coordination leadership. Competitive benefits accompany your clinical impact, including a meaningful weekly pay range of $2,008–$2,106, plus a bonus program, and housing assistance to reduce relocation barriers. Whether you choose to extend your assignment or take on subsequent rotations, there are ample extension opportunities to broaden your scope and deepen your expertise. We understand travel nursing requires flexibility, and you’ll have extensive support through every step of the journey, including 24/7 assistance as you travel with the company. Start dates matter, and for this role the planned start is 03/16/2026, with assignments described in weeks. While guaranteed hours are not specified, you’ll have a predictable schedule supported by our staffing teams and a contract designed to maximize your professional experience and compensation.
Company values center on empowering staff, advancing careers, and fostering a supportive work environment. The organization is committed to your growth—from onboarding that emphasizes clinical mastery and safety to mentorship programs, ongoing training, and opportunities to pursue specialty certifications. A culture that prioritizes patient-centered care, collaborative practice, and staff well-being underpins every placement. You’ll receive access to comprehensive resources, continuous clinical guidance, and leadership development pathways that reward initiative, reliability, and compassionate care. The company’s dedication to your professional journey means you’re backed by a network that celebrates your contributions, invests in your development, and stands beside you in both routine operations and the pursuit of excellence in behavioral health.
If you’re ready to apply, seize the chance to join a team that values your expertise, supports your ambitions, and offers meaningful opportunities to impact patients, families, and communities. Apply now to begin a rewarding chapter as a Behavioral Health / Psychiatric RN in Lewiston, Maine, with the potential to expand your horizons across the U.S. Your skill, compassion, and leadership can shape brighter futures—one patient at a time. Please note: hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and assignment details will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Location benefits are a cornerstone of this opportunity. Lewiston offers a welcoming, affordable base with rich cultural experiences, strong community health networks, and convenient access to Maine’s natural treasures. For travel-minded professionals, this assignment opens doors to rotations across various U.S. locations, enabling you to experience different hospital cultures, patient populations, and clinical teams while maintaining a consistent focus on high-quality behavioral health care. You’ll gain exposure to a spectrum of psychiatric challenges—from acute stabilization to ongoing therapeutic programming—while enjoying the unique Maine environment and, when preferred, the broader scope of assignments nationwide. The blend of stable Lewiston residency and itinerant opportunities provides a balanced, fulfilling path for nurses who value both continuity and exploration.
Role specifics and benefits form the core of this position. As a Behavioral Health / Psychiatric RN, you’ll deliver comprehensive nursing care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Key responsibilities include initial assessments, crisis intervention, medication administration in accordance with orders, frequent patient observations, documentation in electronic health records, safety planning, and coordination with therapists, social workers, and physicians to optimize treatment plans. You’ll support de-escalation strategies, monitor for adverse reactions, assist with group therapies, and facilitate patient and family education on illness, treatment options, and discharge planning. This role offers robust professional growth: you’ll deepen expertise in psychiatric assessment, trauma-informed care, dual-diagnosis management, and evidence-based interventions, with pathways to senior nursing positions, clinical education roles, or care coordination leadership. Competitive benefits accompany your clinical impact, including a meaningful weekly pay range of $2,008–$2,106, plus a bonus program, and housing assistance to reduce relocation barriers. Whether you choose to extend your assignment or take on subsequent rotations, there are ample extension opportunities to broaden your scope and deepen your expertise. We understand travel nursing requires flexibility, and you’ll have extensive support through every step of the journey, including 24/7 assistance as you travel with the company. Start dates matter, and for this role the planned start is 03/16/2026, with assignments described in weeks. While guaranteed hours are not specified, you’ll have a predictable schedule supported by our staffing teams and a contract designed to maximize your professional experience and compensation.
Company values center on empowering staff, advancing careers, and fostering a supportive work environment. The organization is committed to your growth—from onboarding that emphasizes clinical mastery and safety to mentorship programs, ongoing training, and opportunities to pursue specialty certifications. A culture that prioritizes patient-centered care, collaborative practice, and staff well-being underpins every placement. You’ll receive access to comprehensive resources, continuous clinical guidance, and leadership development pathways that reward initiative, reliability, and compassionate care. The company’s dedication to your professional journey means you’re backed by a network that celebrates your contributions, invests in your development, and stands beside you in both routine operations and the pursuit of excellence in behavioral health.
If you’re ready to apply, seize the chance to join a team that values your expertise, supports your ambitions, and offers meaningful opportunities to impact patients, families, and communities. Apply now to begin a rewarding chapter as a Behavioral Health / Psychiatric RN in Lewiston, Maine, with the potential to expand your horizons across the U.S. Your skill, compassion, and leadership can shape brighter futures—one patient at a time. Please note: hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and assignment details will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
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- Competitive weekly pay
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