Psych

Acute Psychiatric Nurse – Night Shift

Position Overview

Join the behavioral health team for winter coverage (November 2–February 27) in an acute psychiatric inpatient unit. You'll work nights (11:30 PM–8:00 AM) in a locked setting, providing direct care to adult patients with complex mental health conditions.

Shift & Schedule

• Night shift: 5 × 8-hour shifts (11:30 PM–8:00 AM)
• Every other weekend
• 15-week contract
• Float assignments within behavioral health services, pediatric ED, and other inpatient units as needed
• Expect to work 2 of 3 major holidays; 7 days of approved time off available outside blackout dates

Required Qualifications

• Valid California RN license
• BLS and CPI certification
• Minimum 2 years acute psychiatric nursing with complex disorders
• Recent hands-on experience with anxiety, depressive, and personality disorders
• Crisis intervention, de-escalation, and behavior management skills
• Experience with physical holds, seclusion protocols, and suicidal/self-injurious behavior management

What You'll Do

Manage high-acuity psychiatric patients in a structured inpatient environment. Skills include medication administration, crisis intervention, assault/violence management, and implementation of voluntary/involuntary commitment protocols. You'll participate in daily therapeutic groups, community meetings, and rapid response interventions for medical emergencies.

Support & Resources

• Interdisciplinary team: social services, pharmacy, chaplain services, interpretation services
• CPI training provided
• Unit secretary support

Application Requirements

• Valid California RN license at submission
• Two supervisor references preferred
• 75-mile radius rule applies