Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Behavioral Health - $1,820 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Oregon City, OR
$1,820/wk
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- Psych
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Rotating
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/14/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatric Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Oregon City, Oregon.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Pediatric Behavioral Health
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Psychologist, Pediatric Psychology, Oregon City. This position involves providing specialized mental health services to pediatric patients within a short-term acute care setting. The role requires a compassionate approach to working with children and adolescents experiencing crisis or behavioral health issues, with opportunities for floating between units based on patient census and staff needs.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Rotating shift hours, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Must have at least 1 year of experience in pediatric psychology or related fields; current licensure; valid state license; experience working with children and adolescents; certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a community hospital setting; proficiency with electronic charting systems.
- Float: Float rotation may be required to provide coverage across multiple units within the facility based on staffing needs.
- Additional Information:
- The role involves working with pediatric and adolescent patients typically aged 6-17 years old, who are medically stable but experiencing acute crisis.
- Patients are primarily admitted for behavioral health, including suicidal ideation and behavioral dysregulation.
- Responsibilities include managing clinical protocols, providing psychoeducation, and implementing seclusion protocols when necessary.
- Candidates are expected to have experience with specific behavioral health certifications, including BLS.
- The assignment is scheduled to start on 09/14/2026 at a facility located at 1500 Division Street, Oregon City, OR 97045.
- The candidate must have a vehicle for travel between units or facilities as needed, and must be flexible to float within the approved system.
- The position includes working in a short-term acute care facility with a census of approximately 18-20 pediatric and adolescent patients daily.
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 #1298640. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Pediatric Psychology
About Cross Country Nurses
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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus