Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $2,300 to $2,500 per week in Lewiston, ME

Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych Location: Lewiston, ME Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: $2,300 to $2,500 per week Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified Psych RN in Lewiston, Maine, 04240!

Emergency Psych RN - Day

Location: Lewiston, ME

Start Date: 04-20-2026

End Date: 07-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Varies (scheduled days), 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 12-hour day shifts (may include weekend coverage as scheduled)

Hours per Week: 36

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

Requirements

• Provide direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process to ensure safe, respectful treatment
• Develop and periodically update individualized interdisciplinary care plans that reflect patient goals
• Perform thorough patient assessments and evaluations, documenting progress and outcomes
• Respond to psychiatric crises and apply crisis management and de-escalation techniques
• Coordinate with physicians, social workers, and other team members for seamless, integrated care
• Support detoxification needs when indicated and monitor patients for medical comorbidities
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, and resources to promote recovery
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and adhere to facility policies and best practices

Qualifications

• Valid State of Maine RN license required
• Associate degree in Nursing (2-year) required
• BLS certification required prior to start
• Current CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required before start
• Minimum of 1 year prior experience in mental health/psychiatric nursing
• Comfort caring for patients ages 5 and up in a crisis psychiatric setting
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage stress, make sound decisions under pressure, and be an excellent team player
• Flexibility to provide coverage as needed 24/7

 

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