Travel Pediatric Behavioral Health RN - $2,404 per week

The Judge Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatric Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Behavioral Health
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/01/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Pediatric Behavioral Health

Shift: Nights
Minimum of 1 yr. experience in Psychiatric setting, PEDS experience is required!
BLS Required
Experience with bipolar, anxiety, eating, psychotic, depressive disorders preferred
Every other weekend/HOLIDAY required
Unable to guarantee block scheduling but will attempt to work with requests

Preferred 1 year of travel experience. PEDS experience is required.

Requirements: Strong communication and relationship building skills; experience with children and adolescents; physically competent to lift 25 lbs and participate in a physical hold/restraint (securing a patients arm/leg while on the ground); successful completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training which will be provided within the first month of the contract; and consistent compliance with wearing of behavioral personal protective equipment. Previous training in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) strongly preferred for select positions.

Locked/secured unit/facility.
Duties include:
Facilitation of therapeutic groups; complete safety checks; assist with ADLs (meal supervision, bathing, toileting, laundry, etc); engage in recreational play with the patients (games, gym, etc); and provide 1:1 sitter supervision for high-risk/acute patients on inpatient unit or in the Emergency Department. Regular shift documentation in an Electronic Medical Record.
-Passing medications
-Admissions, Discharges
-Attend rounds representing information to share with the team
-1:1 connection with assigned patients
-Patient/Family education
-Perform nursing interventions for chronic and acute mental health diagnoses with applicable documentation in EMR

TCI Training preferred.
Previous Charge experience is a plus.

Please note:
- RTO requests must be presented at time of submission or will not be honored.
- 5 days max can be requested
- No block scheduling request, unless it’s for weekends only (FRI-SUN)

All candidates must be FULLY VACCINATED. No exceptions. Includes COVID. No declinations or religions/medical exemptions allowed.

Any previous CCHMC employees are not eligible for contract positions for a period of 1 year from term date.

Valid OH or compact licenses accepted

Must have 2 manager references within the past 12 months at time of submission.

WHY JUDGE HEALTHCARE? Judge Healthcare, a division of The Judge Group, is your trusted partner in healthcare staffing—connecting passionate professionals with rewarding opportunities nationwide. Whether you're a travel nurse, allied health professional, or locum tenens provider, our team is committed to helping you find the right fit with competitive pay and exceptional support. We offer personalized service, nationwide placements, and benefits, including: • Choice of three ACA-compliant medical plans • Dental Insurance • Vision insurance • 401(k) • Short-term disability • Term life insurance • Hospital and critical illness coverage • Cancer Insurance • Telemedicine • ID protection • Group accident coverage Traveler Perks: • Weekly on-time pay with direct deposit • Referral bonus up to $500 • Completion and extension bonuses • Experienced recruiter to work side by side with you from start to finish THE JUDGE DIFFERENCE You deliver outstanding care—we’re here to support your journey. Judge Healthcare’s recruiters are experts in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, and we take pride in building long-term relationships with our clinicians. We don’t just fill roles—we match professionals with opportunities that align with their goals, lifestyle, and values. Founded on a commitment to quality and service, Judge Healthcare is proud to be part of The Judge Group, a leading professional services firm with over 55 years of experience. Let us help you take the next step in your healthcare career.

About The Judge Group

Benefits

• Referral bonus
• Retention bonus