Travel Registered Nurse Adolescent Behavioral Health Inpatient Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – Adolescent Behavioral Health Inpatient is a travel assignment available in Saint Helena, California. The start date is 08/17/2026 for 16 weeks, with weekly pay between $2,186 and $2,296 and guaranteed hours of 48 per week. This night shift involves four 12-hour shifts (1830–0700) on an adolescent inpatient behavioral health unit within a short-term acute care hospital setting.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,186–$2,296 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 48 per week
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts (1830–0700), no set days
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Setting: Short-term acute care hospital with adolescent behavioral health inpatient units

Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care for adolescent patients on inpatient behavioral health units following the nursing process.
- Supervise and direct activities of nursing staff; coordinate care with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Administer medications, perform comprehensive assessments, and document findings per policy.
- Develop and implement care plans; monitor progress, promote safety, and respond to behavioral crises with de-escalation techniques.
- Participate in discharge planning, patient and family education, and effective communication with the treatment team.
- Delegate appropriately and collaborate with mental health technicians to ensure safe, therapeutic care.

Requirements
- Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice (California) required.
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM/TEAM-A) required; ACLS and PALS (AHA or ARC) required.
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Experience: At least 2 years of recent inpatient behavioral health nursing experience; familiarity with two behavioral health units is preferred.
- Skills: Ability to work night shifts in a high-acuity adolescent behavioral health setting; strong assessment, communication, and teamwork skills; ability to collaborate with mental health staff and support a recovery-focused environment.

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- Fast credentialing process
- Housing assistance
- Extension opportunities
- Nationwide assignments
- Referral bonus up to $1,000

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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