Travel Registered Nurse Psych Job
Lewiston, ME
Contracted
St Mary's Regional Medical Center-Maine
Mid Level
Take on a pivotal role as a Registered Nurse specializing in Psychiatry in Lewiston, Maine, where your expertise directly enhances the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. This travel assignment starts on 02/22/2026 for several weeks, offering a competitive weekly pay range of $2,022–$2,134. Hours are not guaranteed, but extension opportunities abound for nurses who demonstrate clinical excellence, compassion, and a collaborative spirit. In this position you will join a dedicated, multidisciplinary team committed to safety, recovery, and dignity for every patient. While Lewiston anchors your everyday practice, the program also opens pathways to work across diverse facilities nationwide, enriching your clinical repertoire and expanding your professional network while preserving the flexibility travel nursing affords.
Lewiston is a welcoming hub on the Androscoggin River, where historic charm meets modern amenities. You’ll enjoy affordable living options, short commutes, and a community that values mental health care and compassionate nursing. Maine’s natural beauty—river trails, nearby mountains, pristine lakes, and a coastline within reach—offers a therapeutic backdrop that complements the work you do. The opportunity to explore the state’s hidden gems, savor seasonal outdoor activities, and return to a supportive, close-knit community after each shift makes this assignment uniquely rewarding. For nurses who crave variety, the chance to rotate through locations across the U.S. means you’ll experience different patient populations, care models, and clinical challenges while still benefiting from a stable travel framework, housing support, and a robust clinical network.
Role specifics and benefits
- Responsibilities and impact: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and ongoing mental status evaluations; monitor safety and risk factors; develop, implement, and adjust individualized care plans in collaboration with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family members; administer and manage psychotropic medications per protocol; provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization as needed; coordinate discharge planning and transition of care; educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, and safety planning; document thoroughly to ensure continuity of care and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Professional growth: Access opportunities to deepen expertise across adult and geriatric psychiatry, addiction-focused interventions, and trauma-informed care; participate in continuing education allowances and internal training programs; receive mentorship from seasoned psychiatric nursing leaders; explore potential for role advancement, specialty certifications, and extended assignments that broaden your clinical leadership capabilities.
- Competitive benefits: Enjoy a strong weekly compensation range, with additional bonus options such as sign-on and performance-based incentives; housing assistance or stipends to ease relocation and living costs; opportunities to extend assignments based on performance and facility needs; travel-oriented perks designed to support your mobility and work-life integration.
- Comprehensive support: Benefit from 24/7 support while traveling with the company, including a dedicated clinical liaison and concierge-style traveler services to assist with housing, licensing, credentialing, and on-site needs; orientation and onboarding designed for rapid, confident integration into each facility’s team; access to health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement planning options, and per diem for meals and incidental expenses.
Company values and environment
We are committed to empowering our nursing staff to grow professionally within a supportive, collaborative culture. Our focus on career advancement means you’ll find mentorship, structured development plans, and opportunities to assume leadership roles as you gain experience across settings. Patient-centered care, respectful teamwork, and a culture of continuous improvement guide every assignment. You’ll be joining a network of professionals who value integrity, compassion, and the pursuit of clinical excellence, while remaining adaptable to the evolving needs of diverse communities.
Call to action
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in psychiatric care and broaden your professional horizons through diverse U.S. placements, apply today. This is your chance to contribute to transformative patient outcomes while enjoying Maine’s beauty, a supportive home base, and a national framework designed to elevate your practice and life balance. Start your journey with a team that values your expertise, invests in your growth, and stands beside you every step of the way.
Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Lewiston is a welcoming hub on the Androscoggin River, where historic charm meets modern amenities. You’ll enjoy affordable living options, short commutes, and a community that values mental health care and compassionate nursing. Maine’s natural beauty—river trails, nearby mountains, pristine lakes, and a coastline within reach—offers a therapeutic backdrop that complements the work you do. The opportunity to explore the state’s hidden gems, savor seasonal outdoor activities, and return to a supportive, close-knit community after each shift makes this assignment uniquely rewarding. For nurses who crave variety, the chance to rotate through locations across the U.S. means you’ll experience different patient populations, care models, and clinical challenges while still benefiting from a stable travel framework, housing support, and a robust clinical network.
Role specifics and benefits
- Responsibilities and impact: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and ongoing mental status evaluations; monitor safety and risk factors; develop, implement, and adjust individualized care plans in collaboration with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and family members; administer and manage psychotropic medications per protocol; provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization as needed; coordinate discharge planning and transition of care; educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment options, and safety planning; document thoroughly to ensure continuity of care and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Professional growth: Access opportunities to deepen expertise across adult and geriatric psychiatry, addiction-focused interventions, and trauma-informed care; participate in continuing education allowances and internal training programs; receive mentorship from seasoned psychiatric nursing leaders; explore potential for role advancement, specialty certifications, and extended assignments that broaden your clinical leadership capabilities.
- Competitive benefits: Enjoy a strong weekly compensation range, with additional bonus options such as sign-on and performance-based incentives; housing assistance or stipends to ease relocation and living costs; opportunities to extend assignments based on performance and facility needs; travel-oriented perks designed to support your mobility and work-life integration.
- Comprehensive support: Benefit from 24/7 support while traveling with the company, including a dedicated clinical liaison and concierge-style traveler services to assist with housing, licensing, credentialing, and on-site needs; orientation and onboarding designed for rapid, confident integration into each facility’s team; access to health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement planning options, and per diem for meals and incidental expenses.
Company values and environment
We are committed to empowering our nursing staff to grow professionally within a supportive, collaborative culture. Our focus on career advancement means you’ll find mentorship, structured development plans, and opportunities to assume leadership roles as you gain experience across settings. Patient-centered care, respectful teamwork, and a culture of continuous improvement guide every assignment. You’ll be joining a network of professionals who value integrity, compassion, and the pursuit of clinical excellence, while remaining adaptable to the evolving needs of diverse communities.
Call to action
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in psychiatric care and broaden your professional horizons through diverse U.S. placements, apply today. This is your chance to contribute to transformative patient outcomes while enjoying Maine’s beauty, a supportive home base, and a national framework designed to elevate your practice and life balance. Start your journey with a team that values your expertise, invests in your growth, and stands beside you every step of the way.
Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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