Psych

Pediatric Psychiatric Nurse – Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility seeks an experienced psychiatric nurse to join its inpatient child and adolescent mental health unit. You'll work nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) on a locked, therapeutic unit providing crisis stabilization and evidence-based care for children and adolescents ages 4–18.

Shift & Schedule

• 3 x 12-hour night shifts per week (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required
• 14-week contract
• Start: December 1 or December 8, 2026
• Floating within inpatient psychiatry may be required

Clinical Scope

You'll manage patients with diagnoses including ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, psychosis, intermittent explosive disorder, autism, and intellectual disabilities. Duties include:

• Medication administration and nursing assessments
• Facilitation of therapeutic groups and safety checks
• Assistance with ADLs (meals, bathing, toileting, laundry)
• De-escalation and crisis response
• Recreational engagement (games, gym activities)

• Clinical documentation in the EMR

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in psychiatric nursing
• 1+ year travel nursing experience
• Valid Ohio or compact state nursing license
• BLS certification
• Pediatric experience required
• Physical ability to lift 25 lbs and participate in therapeutic holding/restraint techniques
• Successful completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training (provided within first month)
• Two manager references from the past 12 months
• Flu vaccine required; no exemptions

Preferred Qualifications

• Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) training
• Previous charge nurse experience
• De-escalation and behavioral management expertise