Registered Nurse (RN) - ?Psych Inpatient & Psych ED: Los Angeles, CA

Registered Nurse (RN), Psych Inpatient & Psych ED

NuWest is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for an 8-week contract assignment in Los Angeles, California. This role covers both inpatient psychiatric and psychiatric emergency settings. You will care for patients experiencing acute behavioral health crises, including those who need rapid assessment, stabilization, and safe, compassionate treatment. The ideal candidate stays calm under pressure, communicates clearly, and works well with an interdisciplinary team.

Specialty: Psych Inpatient & Psych Emergency Department

Discipline: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Los Angeles, California

Employment Type: Contract

Assignment Length: 8 Weeks

Schedule: 3 x 12 Hours

Shift: Nights

Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview:

NuWest is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for an 8-week contract assignment in Los Angeles, California. This role covers both inpatient psychiatric and psychiatric emergency settings. You will care for patients experiencing acute behavioral health crises, including those who need rapid assessment, stabilization, and safe, compassionate treatment. The ideal candidate stays calm under pressure, communicates clearly, and works well with an interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric and physical assessments, including risk screening for suicidal ideation, self-harm, and harm to others, and document findings accurately in the electronic health record
• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with psychiatrists, physicians, social workers, and other members of the care team
• Administer medications as ordered, including psychotropic medications, and monitor for effectiveness, side effects, and adverse reactions
• Use de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication to manage agitation and crisis situations, and follow safety, seclusion, and restraint protocols when clinically necessary
• Provide continuous observation and monitoring to maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu for patients and staff
• Triage, stabilize, and prepare patients for admission, transfer, or discharge, including coordination with outside providers and community resources
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, coping strategies, and follow-up care
• Maintain compliance with facility policies, infection control standards, patient rights, and all applicable regulatory and HIPAA requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in California
• Prior experience in inpatient psychiatric and/or psychiatric emergency nursing
• Must be able to pass required background checks and drug screening

Why NuWest?

At NuWest, we connect talented healthcare professionals with opportunities that fit their experience, career goals, and lifestyle.

NuWest Benefits may include:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Direct deposit
• Referral bonuses
• Personalized support from your NuWest recruiting and account management team
• Credentialing and compliance support
• Exclusive healthcare opportunities nationwide
• 24/7 support while you're on assignment