Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)

Psychiatric RN Position

Psychiatric RNs are needed for a 1-month assignment covering the PM shift (3 PM11:30 PM). Three nurses will rotate schedules to ensure two RNs are staffed every day, supporting med pass and direct care for adult patients in a 54-bed licensed mental health setting. Physical, TB, and Livescan are required.

Assignment Details

Modality: RN Psychiatric

Openings: 3

Schedule: 3 PM11:30 PM

Rotation:

• One RN off Fri/Sat
• One RN off Sun/Mon
• One RN works FriTues
• Rotation may adjust as long as two RNs are staffed daily

Hours per Week: 38

Contract Length: 1 month

Start Date: 08/21/2026

Charting System: None

Interview: No interview (auto-review)

Shift Cancellation Policy: None

Caseload: 54-bed MHRC

Responsibilities

• Perform med pass on PM shift
• Provide psychiatric nursing care to adult patients
• Monitor patient status and report changes
• Support behavioral health interventions
• Document care per facility protocol
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team
• Maintain safety standards in a locked MHRC environment

Required Experience & Certifications

• No minimum experience listed
• Physical, TB, and Livescan required
• Active RN license (California)

Compensation

Local RN

Weekly Pay Package: $2,660/week Hourly Pay: $70/hr

The Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMH) Registered Nurse, requires a wide range of nursing, psychosocial, and neurobiological expertise. PMH nurses promote well-being through prevention and education, in addition to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. The nurse demonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner and demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care. The PMH RN works in a variety of settings and provides comprehensive care to individuals, families, and communities when applicable.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse Licensure in-state practicing
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

"Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Initiative, Amergis will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records."