Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric - $2,380 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Westbrook, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Psychiatric
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Psychiatric RN Travel Assignment in Westbrook, Maine

Psych RN travel nurse opportunity in Westbrook, Maine, supporting adult behavioral health patients on an evening shift in a collaborative, on-site mental health unit.

We are seeking a compassionate and confident Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych RN) to join a behavioral health team in Westbrook, Maine. This evening-shift travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to support patients with complex mental health needs in a calm, collaborative environment. Westbrook provides a welcoming Maine setting with convenient access to the greater Portland area, giving you the best of a vibrant coastal community and a comfortable place to live and work.

Job Details

• Specialty: Psychiatry / Behavioral Health / Mental Health Nursing
• Role: Psychiatric RN Travel Assignment
• Schedule: Evening shift, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
• Shift Duration: 8 hours
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours
• Assignment Length: 12 weeks
• Start Date: 09/06/2026
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,120 - $2,230
• Setting: On-site behavioral health unit
• Location: Westbrook, Maine 04092

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in good standing
• 2 years of registered nurse experience required
• Experience in acute adult mental health, psychiatric nursing, or behavioral health preferred
• Strong de-escalation and therapeutic communication skills
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and patient-focused in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Comfort working with thought-disordered, psychotic, personality disorder, and manic patient populations
• Must be able to work in business casual attire per unit guidelines

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients on a behavioral health unit
• Support a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for adult mental health patients
• Use de-escalation techniques to help manage challenging situations
• Monitor patient status and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary care team
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff to promote quality patient outcomes
• Document care accurately and maintain professional standards
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care with a steady and supportive approach

Apply now for this Psychiatric RN travel nursing opportunity in Westbrook, Maine, and join a dedicated behavioral health team today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #511607. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Psych

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