Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse$65–$70/hour | Full-Time | Riverside, CA | Tues-Fri 10:30am -7pm and Sat 8:30am -5pmMuir Wood is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our residential treatment team supporting adolescents ages 12–17 with complex mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use disorders. This isn't high-volume, transactional nursing—you'll carry a manageable census in a small residential setting where you actually know your clients, working alongside psychiatrists, therapists, and behavioral health staff to deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed psychiatric and medical care. Here, medical safety and therapeutic relationship go hand in hand.Competitive pay: $65–$70/hourConsistent 5-day work weekFull benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) + match, PTOCollaborative multidisciplinary treatment team where nursing has a real voicePaid onboarding and ongoing trainingOptional evening/weekend on-call program available (compensated separately)Opportunity to build meaningful, lasting relationships with teens and familiesMission-driven culture focused on exceptional clinical careComplete nursing assessments and admission screeningsAdminister and monitor psychiatric and medical medications, watching for effectiveness and side effectsAssess, monitor, and document clients' medical status throughout treatmentCollaborate with psychiatrists on medication management and treatment planningCoordinate medical appointments, lab testing, and specialty referralsEducate clients and families on medications, health, and wellnessMaintain medication inventory, controlled substance records, and regulatory documentationDocument nursing care in the EMRParticipate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetingsRespond to medical emergencies while maintaining a therapeutic environmentEnsure compliance with Joint Commission standards, California Title 22 regulations, and Muir Wood policiesMust have:Current, unrestricted California RN licenseCurrent BLS/CPR certificationStrong clinical assessment, medication administration, and documentation skillsExcellent communication and teamwork skillsAbility to pass DOJ/FBI background clearance and pre-employment health screeningPreferred:1+ years of RN experienceExperience in behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, adolescent health, pediatrics, residential treatment, or substance use treatmentExperience with psychiatric medication management and EMR/EHR systemsKnowledge of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and adolescent developmentInterest in Muir Wood's voluntary evening/weekend on-call nursing program - compensated separatelyMuir Wood provides evidence-based residential treatment for adolescents ages 12–17 experiencing complex mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use disorders. We're a Joint Commission-accredited program built on a simple belief: teens heal in relationship, not isolation. Our multidisciplinary team delivers compassionate, trauma-informed care that helps adolescents build resilience, strengthen family relationships, and create lasting change—supported by accredited academics and deep family involvement at every step.