Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) - Youth & Adult Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC) Part Time / Per Diem

Job Description

Job Description

Description: Role Highlights

• Location: Indio, CA (On-Site)
• Compensation (Hourly Rate): $61 - $79
• Schedule & Shift Differential
• Sunday shifts (day or night) are Mandatory for Part Time and strongly preferred for Per Diem
• Additional shifts available Monday–Saturday
• Night differential: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM - $4/hour
• Weekend differential: Saturday & Sunday - $3/hour

Wellness Equity Alliance is a national multidisciplinary health organization that designs and delivers integrated, community-based care for populations most impacted by health inequities. We do this through mobile and field-based models, providing medical care, behavioral health services, substance use treatment, harm reduction, and care coordination in nontraditional settings such as encampments, schools, reentry sites, and rural communities as well as with sovereign tribal nations. Grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and data-driven practices, WEA combines clinical expertise, lived experience, and advanced population health analytics to reduce barriers to care, improve continuity, and strengthen local systems. We have partnered with more than 60 public agencies, managed care plans, and community-based organizations across the U.S. to implement scalable, sustainable programs that are advancing health equity and improving outcomes for historically marginalized populations

We are known as Renegades, Rebels, Disruptors and Dreamers. If that sounds like you we want you on our team.

Indio Crisis Walk-in Center

WEA’s Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC), located on the behavioral health campus of Riverside University Health System in Indio, CA, offers 24/7 walk-in, voluntary crisis services for adults and children ages 5 and older. Designed to provide immediate, accessible care, the center serves up to 20 patients at a time, including both youth and adults.

Position Summary

The Psychiatric RN plays a key front-line role in triage, clinical assessment, crisis stabilization, and care coordination. This role requires strong clinical judgment, autonomy, and the ability to manage high-acuity behavioral health presentations in a fast-paced setting.

RNs may also have the opportunity to serve as charge/shift lead, supporting team coordination, patient flow, and overall clinical operations during assigned shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Triage & Rapid Assessment:
  Perform initial triage, complete psychiatric and medical assessments, and prioritize care based on acuity and safety
• Crisis Stabilization:
  Implement nursing interventions, monitor patient status, and support rapid stabilization
• Medication Administration:
  Administer and monitor medications; assess effectiveness and respond to adverse reactions
• De-escalation & Safety:
  Utilize trauma-informed, evidence-based techniques to manage behavioral crises and maintain a safe environment
• Care Coordination:
  Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary team to support patient flow and transitions of care
• Shift Leadership (as assigned):
  Serve as charge/shift lead, supporting team oversight, workflow coordination, and safe clinical operations
• Documentation & Compliance:
  Complete timely, accurate documentation in the EHR in alignment with clinical and regulatory standards

Required Qualifications

• Active California RN license
• BLS certification
• Minimum 1 year psychiatric or behavioral health experience
• Strong assessment, crisis intervention, and de-escalation skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a high-acuity environment
• Availability for required Sunday shifts

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in crisis, ED, or inpatient psych settings
• PMH-BC or similar certification
• Familiarity with 5150 processes and co-occurring disorders
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The RN must be able to:

• Stand, walk, or sit for extended periods in a behavioral health care setting
• Participate in de-escalation and safety interventions (as trained and appropriate)
• Lift up to 25 pounds and assist with patient movement as needed
• Work in a fast-paced environment with varying levels of behavioral and emotional intensity
• Maintain focus and effectiveness during high-pressure situations

Why Join WEA

• Flexible per diem scheduling with premium shifts available
• Opportunity to work in a new, innovative crisis center
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
• Mission-driven work serving high-need communities