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Psychiatric Travel Nursing Jobs in Portland for RNs

Find Top RN Psychiatric Travel Nursing Jobs in Portland, Maine

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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Salem, Massachusetts – 01970
    Distance from Portland: 85 miles
  • 8 E,
  • February 25, 2025
  • 13
$1,896 to $2,089
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Behavioral Health unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Salem, Massachusetts – 01970
    Distance from Portland: 85 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 25, 2025
  • 13
$1,790 to $1,973
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Behavioral Health unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Salem, Massachusetts – 01970
    Distance from Portland: 85 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 25, 2025
  • 13
$1,790 to $1,973
Weekly Pay*
We are the North Shore’s largest healthcare provider and one of its largest employers. We offer comprehensive care and a commitment to exceptional quality within our multiple hospitals, ambulatory care sites and physician offices. We also have access to some of the most talented sub-specialists in the world through clinical collaborations. For the fifth year in a row, our medical center has been ranked one of the Best Hospitals in the Boston Metro Area and in Massachusetts by U.S. News & World Report. The elite team members of this unit are seeking a like-minded, compassionate RN to join their ranks. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and compassion to these important patients. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers dedicated to providing comprehensive care within this dynamic department
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Salem, Massachusetts – 01970
    Distance from Portland: 85 miles
  • February 25, 2025
  • 13
$1,790 to $1,973
Weekly Pay*
We are the North Shore’s largest healthcare provider and one of its largest employers. We offer comprehensive care and a commitment to exceptional quality within our multiple hospitals, ambulatory care sites and physician offices. We also have access to some of the most talented sub-specialists in the world through clinical collaborations. For the fifth year in a row, our medical center has been ranked one of the Best Hospitals in the Boston Metro Area and in Massachusetts by U.S. News & World Report. The elite team members of this unit are seeking a like-minded, compassionate RN to join their ranks. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and compassion to these important patients. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers dedicated to providing comprehensive care within this dynamic department
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Salem, Massachusetts – 01970
    Distance from Portland: 85 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 25, 2025
  • 13
$1,790 to $1,973
Weekly Pay*
We are the North Shore’s largest healthcare provider and one of its largest employers. We offer comprehensive care and a commitment to exceptional quality within our multiple hospitals, ambulatory care sites and physician offices. We also have access to some of the most talented sub-specialists in the world through clinical collaborations. For the fifth year in a row, our medical center has been ranked one of the Best Hospitals in the Boston Metro Area and in Massachusetts by U.S. News & World Report. The elite team members of this unit are seeking a like-minded, compassionate RN to join their ranks. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and compassion to these important patients. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers dedicated to providing comprehensive care within this dynamic department
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Bangor, Maine – 04402
    Distance from Portland: 108 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,764 to $1,944
Weekly Pay*
THIS IS A PSYCH PEDIATRIC CONTRACT General Information Located in Bangor, ME Beds: 92 — Peds – 36 beds; Adults – 56 Minimum years of experience required: 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing required Pediatric BH exp preferred – send to manager for approval if candidate does not have Peds experience Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes Patient Types: Free standing acute inpatient facility – contracted ER 5 min away All patients come from an ED and are medically cleared not typical to have lines, drains, tubes, etc. Children and Adolescents receiving inpatient Mental Health services – ages 5 – 18 Common diagnoses include, but are not limited to: Eating Disorders, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Gender Dysphoria Traditional medical and psychiatric care in addition to specialized therapies such as: pet therapy, group sessions, recreation therapy (rock wall), community gardens Patient Ratios: RN: Day – 1:5-6; Night – 1:16 with resource support (including Nursing support) Psych Techs: Day – 6 Psych Techs; Night – 3 Psych Techs Required Certifications: BLS MOAB is obtained on site (part of orientation) Skills required: De-escalation experience, experience with physical restraints Support on the Unit: Nurse Supervisor – available evenings/weekends Nurse Manager – days House Administrator – available overnight and weekends Charge nurse – has patient assignment Psych Techs Nurse Practitioner; on site until 1600 and then on call overnight Psychiatrist – daily rounds and On Call 0000-0600 Occupational Therapist – 0800-1630, 7 days per week Charting System/Equipment: Cerner Pyxis Floating: If yes, where? Yes – between two pediatric units Orientation: (facility and unit) 2 weeks Mon-Fri – Days 2 (12’s) on shift contracted to Scheduling: Weekend rotation: every other; Sat/Sun Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed Will they be on call? No call Holiday Expectations: expected to work holidays in rotation Approval of time off? up to 7 days; if a full week must extend Other notes or things you want us to check/verify? Scrub Color: any solid color; must be professional Free Parking? Yes During the winter: Heavy snow conditions expected
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Bangor, Maine – 04402
    Distance from Portland: 108 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,764 to $1,944
Weekly Pay*
THIS IS A PSYCH PEDIATRIC CONTRACT General Information Located in Bangor, ME Beds: 92 — Peds – 36 beds; Adults – 56 Minimum years of experience required: 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing required Pediatric BH exp preferred – send to manager for approval if candidate does not have Peds experience Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes Patient Types: Free standing acute inpatient facility – contracted ER 5 min away All patients come from an ED and are medically cleared not typical to have lines, drains, tubes, etc. Children and Adolescents receiving inpatient Mental Health services – ages 5 – 18 Common diagnoses include, but are not limited to: Eating Disorders, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Gender Dysphoria Traditional medical and psychiatric care in addition to specialized therapies such as: pet therapy, group sessions, recreation therapy (rock wall), community gardens Patient Ratios: RN: Day – 1:5-6; Night – 1:16 with resource support (including Nursing support) Psych Techs: Day – 6 Psych Techs; Night – 3 Psych Techs Required Certifications: BLS MOAB is obtained on site (part of orientation) Skills required: De-escalation experience, experience with physical restraints Support on the Unit: Nurse Supervisor – available evenings/weekends Nurse Manager – days House Administrator – available overnight and weekends Charge nurse – has patient assignment Psych Techs Nurse Practitioner; on site until 1600 and then on call overnight Psychiatrist – daily rounds and On Call 0000-0600 Occupational Therapist – 0800-1630, 7 days per week Charting System/Equipment: Cerner Pyxis Floating: If yes, where? Yes – between two pediatric units Orientation: (facility and unit) 2 weeks Mon-Fri – Days 2 (12’s) on shift contracted to Scheduling: Weekend rotation: every other; Sat/Sun Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed Will they be on call? No call Holiday Expectations: expected to work holidays in rotation Approval of time off? up to 7 days; if a full week must extend Other notes or things you want us to check/verify? Scrub Color: any solid color; must be professional Free Parking? Yes During the winter: Heavy snow conditions expected
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Bangor, Maine – 04402
    Distance from Portland: 108 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,764 to $1,944
Weekly Pay*
THIS IS A PSYCH PEDIATRIC CONTRACT General Information Located in Bangor, ME Beds: 92 — Peds – 36 beds; Adults – 56 Minimum years of experience required: 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing required Pediatric BH exp preferred – send to manager for approval if candidate does not have Peds experience Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes Patient Types: Free standing acute inpatient facility – contracted ER 5 min away All patients come from an ED and are medically cleared not typical to have lines, drains, tubes, etc. Children and Adolescents receiving inpatient Mental Health services – ages 5 – 18 Common diagnoses include, but are not limited to: Eating Disorders, Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Gender Dysphoria Traditional medical and psychiatric care in addition to specialized therapies such as: pet therapy, group sessions, recreation therapy (rock wall), community gardens Patient Ratios: RN: Day – 1:5-6; Night – 1:16 with resource support (including Nursing support) Psych Techs: Day – 6 Psych Techs; Night – 3 Psych Techs Required Certifications: BLS MOAB is obtained on site (part of orientation) Skills required: De-escalation experience, experience with physical restraints Support on the Unit: Nurse Supervisor – available evenings/weekends Nurse Manager – days House Administrator – available overnight and weekends Charge nurse – has patient assignment Psych Techs Nurse Practitioner; on site until 1600 and then on call overnight Psychiatrist – daily rounds and On Call 0000-0600 Occupational Therapist – 0800-1630, 7 days per week Charting System/Equipment: Cerner Pyxis Floating: If yes, where? Yes – between two pediatric units Orientation: (facility and unit) 2 weeks Mon-Fri – Days 2 (12’s) on shift contracted to Scheduling: Weekend rotation: every other; Sat/Sun Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed Will they be on call? No call Holiday Expectations: expected to work holidays in rotation Approval of time off? up to 7 days; if a full week must extend Other notes or things you want us to check/verify? Scrub Color: any solid color; must be professional Free Parking? Yes During the winter: Heavy snow conditions expected
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Springfield, Vermont – 05156
    Distance from Portland: 114 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,779 to $1,960
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Behavioral Health unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Gardner, Massachusetts – 01440
    Distance from Portland: 115 miles
  • 12 E,
  • March 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,693 to $1,866
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Behavioral Health unit, based in exciting Gardner is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Brattleboro, Vermont – 05302
    Distance from Portland: 128 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,892 to $2,085
Weekly Pay*
The Brattleboro Retreat is situated in the Southern Vermont town of Brattleboro. Conveniently located near Interstate 91, a major North-South thoroughfare, Brattleboro is home to a thriving downtown. With a number of restaurants, pubs, and breweries (all located within a few blocks of each other), Downtown Brattleboro a foodie’s paradise. The town is also a haven for the arts. It is home to historic theaters, galleries, and artisanal boutiques.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Brattleboro, Vermont – 05302
    Distance from Portland: 128 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,892 to $2,085
Weekly Pay*
The Brattleboro Retreat is situated in the Southern Vermont town of Brattleboro. Conveniently located near Interstate 91, a major North-South thoroughfare, Brattleboro is home to a thriving downtown. With a number of restaurants, pubs, and breweries (all located within a few blocks of each other), Downtown Brattleboro a foodie’s paradise. The town is also a haven for the arts. It is home to historic theaters, galleries, and artisanal boutiques.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Brattleboro, Vermont – 05302
    Distance from Portland: 128 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,892 to $2,085
Weekly Pay*
The Brattleboro Retreat is situated in the Southern Vermont town of Brattleboro. Conveniently located near Interstate 91, a major North-South thoroughfare, Brattleboro is home to a thriving downtown. With a number of restaurants, pubs, and breweries (all located within a few blocks of each other), Downtown Brattleboro a foodie’s paradise. The town is also a haven for the arts. It is home to historic theaters, galleries, and artisanal boutiques.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Brattleboro, Vermont – 05302
    Distance from Portland: 128 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,892 to $2,085
Weekly Pay*
The Brattleboro Retreat is situated in the Southern Vermont town of Brattleboro. Conveniently located near Interstate 91, a major North-South thoroughfare, Brattleboro is home to a thriving downtown. With a number of restaurants, pubs, and breweries (all located within a few blocks of each other), Downtown Brattleboro a foodie’s paradise. The town is also a haven for the arts. It is home to historic theaters, galleries, and artisanal boutiques.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Taunton, Massachusetts – 02780
    Distance from Portland: 129 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$2,111 to $2,326
Weekly Pay*
Brown University Health, Rhode Island’s first health system, was founded in 1994 by Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital. A comprehensive, integrated, academic health system with The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Brown University Health’s present partners also include Rhode Island Hospital’s pediatric division, Hasbro Children’s; Bradley Hospital; Newport Hospital; Gateway Healthcare; Saint Anne’s Hospital; Morton Hospital; and Brown Health Medical Group.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Holyoke, Massachusetts – 01040
    Distance from Portland: 156 miles
  • 8 E,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,191 to $2,414
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Behavioral Health unit, based in exciting Holyoke is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Mansfield Center, Connecticut – 06250
    Distance from Portland: 164 miles
  • 8 E,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,870 to $2,061
Weekly Pay*
The Inpatient Childrens Unit provides safe, secure behavioral health treatment for children and adolescents ages 5 to 17 that require acute inpatient level of care. Unit Size/Beds: 26 Expected Ratios: Days (3 RNs, 1:8), Eves (3 RNs 1:8), Nights (1 RN 1:26) Cases seen: Mood disorders, Disruptive mood dysregulation disorders, Suicidal ideation, Neurodevelopmental disorders (ADD, ADHD) Years of Exp preferred: Minimum 1 year recent psychiatric experience with child-adolescent population preferred Certifications required: CPI, AHA(BLS) CPR (hospital willing to provide on-site training)
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Plattsburgh, New York – 12901
    Distance from Portland: 174 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 26
$1,793 to $1,976
Weekly Pay*
Experience from similar size facility as well as Trauma II or higher
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Sharon, Connecticut – 06069
    Distance from Portland: 204 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,853 to $2,042
Weekly Pay*
Ratio 1:6, Requires geriatric exp, wound care, RNs will work in tandem w/ psych techs to provide ADLs to geriatric population w/ dimentia
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Sharon, Connecticut – 06069
    Distance from Portland: 204 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,766 to $1,946
Weekly Pay*
Ratio 1:6, Requires geriatric exp, wound care, RNs will work in tandem w/ psych techs to provide ADLs to geriatric population w/ dimentia
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Sharon, Connecticut – 06069
    Distance from Portland: 204 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,766 to $1,946
Weekly Pay*
Sharon Hospital is located in northwestern Connecticut – an area that is dotted with historic and beautiful towns and magnificent, rural landscapes. Patients of Sharon Hospital enjoy many benefits through Health Quest, including direct access to more advanced offerings, the latest technologies and a network of leading specialists. Sharon Hospital has 78 general hospital beds and provides a full range of services including: bariatric surgery, cardiology, cardiopulmonary, emergency care, imaging, intensive care, neurosciences, orthopedics, pain management, stroke care, surgical, women’s services and wound care. Now, as part of Health Quest, local patients have greater access to the highest level of care. Services For Patients & Visitors For the Community Sharon Hospital Yearly Updates Health Quest Medical Practice Hospital Standard Charges
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Sharon, Connecticut – 06069
    Distance from Portland: 204 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,766 to $1,946
Weekly Pay*
Ratio 1:6, Requires geriatric exp, wound care, RNs will work in tandem w/ psych techs to provide ADLs to geriatric population w/ dimentia
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Bronx, New York – 10456
    Distance from Portland: 268 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,030 to $2,237
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Psychiatric
  • Boonton, New Jersey – 07005
    Distance from Portland: 285 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 2, 2025
  • 13
$1,768 to $1,948
Weekly Pay*
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Statistics on Psych RN Jobs in Portland, Maine

Here are some helpful statistics about Psych traveling nurse jobs in & near Portland. The data is based on the last three complete months of Psych job postings in the Portland and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Psychiatric job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Portland and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel Psych Nursing Jobs for RNs in Portland, ME

What types of shifts are most common for Psych travel jobs in Portland?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Portland and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Psychiatric nurse make on average in Portland and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Psychiatric nurse in Portland can make an average of $2,164 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Psychiatric nurse make on average in Portland and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Psychiatric nurse in Portland can make an average of $2,138 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Psychiatric staff in or near Portland?

  • CenseoHealth – Portland in Portland (0.1 miles from Portland)
  • Careington (Dialcare) – ME in Cliff Island (8.2 miles from Portland)
  • St Andre Health Care in Biddeford (14.7 miles from Portland)
  • Central Maine Healthcare in Lewiston (30.8 miles from Portland)
  • Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick (25.1 miles from Portland)

What is the most common contract for Psychiatric travel jobs in Portland?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Psychiatric job in Portland is 13.

Locating Psychiatric Travel Nursing Jobs in Portland

In Portland, facilities like CenseoHealth – Portland, Careington (Dialcare) – ME and St Andre Health Care, all offer Psych departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Rosemont (zip code 04102), Garrison Hills Estates (zip code 04102) and Linnhaven West (zip code 04011) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Portland’s Psych job opportunities are South Portland (1.4 miles), Westbrook (5.8 miles) and Scarborough (6.3 miles). These are near to zip codes: 4101 (0.1 miles), 4019 (8.2 miles) and 4005 (14.7 miles).

Portland Hospitals With Psych Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have Psych nurses in Portland. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling Psych nurse position in or nearby Portland.

Maine Medical Center
St. Mary’s Health System
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 5, and 8
Address
93 Campus Avenue
Lewiston, ME 4240
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.