Travel Registered Nurse Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Job

TLC•Lewiston, ME

14d

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse specializing in Behavioral Health / Psychiatric care, this travel assignment in Lewiston, Maine invites you to turn clinical expertise into lasting impact. Beginning 03/16/2026, you’ll support patients navigating mental health challenges, applying evidence-based interventions, and guiding recovery with dignity and compassion. Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to assess needs, implement treatment plans, monitor responses, and advocate for safe, person-centered care. Maine’s scenic landscapes—river towns, forests, and coastal escapes—offer a restorative backdrop to the hard work you do, while Lewiston’s welcoming community provides a supportive place to grow your skills and leadership on the floor. Location Benefits Lewiston offers a balance of small-city charm and regional resources, with affordable living, accessible outdoor recreation, and strong hospital networks that prioritize mental health services. For travel roles, this assignment can also serve as a springboard to other U.S. locations, exposing you to diverse patient populations, care models, and teams. You’ll experience rewarding clinical settings by the river, close to cultural events, dining, and outdoor adventures that help sustain you between shifts. Role Specifics and Benefits In this Behavioral Health RN role, you will conduct comprehensive mental-status assessments, crisis intervention, medication administration, and therapeutic support across individual and group modalities. You’ll collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and care coordinators to implement personalized treatment plans, manage risk, coordinate discharge planning, and ensure accurate documentation. This position offers professional growth through specialty education, mentoring, and leadership opportunities within the behavioral health continuum. Benefits include a competitive weekly pay range of $2,035–$2,124, along with a sign-on bonus, housing assistance, and the option to extend assignments to continue your trajectory. Our program provides 24/7 support while you travel with the company, from credentialing and housing logistics to on-call assistance for urgent needs. You’ll have access to resources designed to prevent burnout, including orientation, ongoing education, and a path toward advanced roles in behavioral health. This is a week-based assignment with flexible duration, designed to fit your career goals and personal commitments. Company Values Our company is built on empowering staff, advancing careers, and maintaining a collaborative, supportive environment. We prize compassionate care, professional development, open communication, and a culture of accountability that respects diversity and promotes wellbeing for both patients and clinicians. Call to Action If you’re ready to broaden your impact as a Behavioral Health RN and to explore Maine’s beauty while gaining exposure across the U.S., apply today. Join a team that values your clinical judgment, your empathy, and your ambition, and help shape the future of behavioral health care. Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Privacy & Consent By applying, you agree to TLC Healthforce's Privacy Policy and consent to receive job-related text messages; message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. About TLC Nursing TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S. ShiftShield™ – Traveler Protection ShiftShield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions. Why Travelers Choose TLC Competitive weekly pay Fast credentialing 24/7 recruiter & clinical support Nationwide assignments Referral Bonus Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required. EEO Statement TLC Healthforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive mental-status assessments
Crisis intervention
Medication administration
Therapeutic support across individual and group modalities
Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and care coordinators to implement personalized treatment plans, manage risk, coordinate discharge planning, and ensure accurate documentation