Local Contract Nurse Level II RN - Psychiatric - $60-73 per hour

Tryfacta

  • Fairfield, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • $61–$73 Per Hour

Highlights

That same rigor extends to the state and county level, where we support systems including Los Angeles County DPH, San Francisco DPH, Santa Clara Health System, San Diego, Ventura, Maricopa, and Pinal Counties, university hospitals like SUNY Upstate and Stony Brook, and state veterans agencies in Oklahoma and Wisconsin. At the federal level, we hold a Defense Health Agency MQS2-NG contract vehicle supporting mission-critical staffing at Brooke Army Medical Center and William Beaumont Army Medical Center, provide healthcare staffing to the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, and hold a USDA Medical Services Management & Review IDIQ, alongside work with the VA, DOJ, and HHS.

Numbers & Facts

LocationFairfield, CA
Salary$61–$73 Per Hour

Description

Tryfacta is seeking a local contract nurse RN Psychiatric Level II for a local contract nursing job in Fairfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Psychiatric
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 11/18/2026
  • Duration: 52 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Local Contract

Position Title: Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Travis AFB, CA 94535
Duration: 12 months with possible extension
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (7:30 am-4:30 pm)

Hourly pay rate: $61 to $73/hr. with federal benefits + $5.42/hour non-taxable (Health & Welfare (H&W)

Holidays: 11 Federal holidays

Sick Leave: 56 hours annually

Vacation: 10 days annually after 1 year of employment

 

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) to provide psychiatric nursing care and support in a military healthcare setting. The RN will perform psychiatric assessments, coordinate patient care, provide medication and treatment education, support patient safety, and work closely with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

  • Perform psychiatric nursing assessments and develop individualized nursing care plans.
  • Monitor patients for changes in mental health status, medication effects, and treatment compliance.
  • Identify and respond to safety concerns, including suicidality, withdrawal, intoxication, and risk of harm.
  • Provide patient education related to medications, treatment adherence, symptom management, and self-care.
  • Coordinate patient care and discharge planning with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Serve as a nursing point of contact for patient questions, messages, and medication-related concerns.
  • Co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
  • Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, technicians, prescribers, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Follow applicable nursing, patient safety, infection control, DoD, DHA, and facility policies.
  • Participate in quality improvement and professional development activities as required.

Requirements

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program.
  • Minimum 12 months of psychiatric nursing experience after graduation within the last 36 months.
  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted. RN license.
  • BLS certification required.
  • Knowledge of psychiatric nursing, psychopathology, psychopharmacology, and the nursing process.
  • Experience with nursing assessments, care planning, and patient care coordination.
  • Proficiency with EHR systems and standard computer applications.

 

Current, full, active, and unrestricted. RN license. BLS certification required. Knowledge of psychiatric nursing, psychopathology, psychopharmacology, and the nursing process.

About Tryfacta

Tryfacta is a nationally renowned Workforce Management Solutions provider, partnering with public and private sector organizations across the U.S. to solve their toughest healthcare staffing challenges. 

Founded in 1996, we've grown into a trusted name in all 50 states — recognized on the Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country, and certified by the Joint Commission for Healthcare Staffing Services.

Government & Health System Practice

Tryfacta's government healthcare practice spans every level of public health — federal, state, and county. At the federal level, we hold a Defense Health Agency MQS2-NG contract vehicle supporting mission-critical staffing at Brooke Army Medical Center and William Beaumont Army Medical Center, provide healthcare staffing to the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, and hold a USDA Medical Services Management & Review IDIQ, alongside work with the VA, DOJ, and HHS. That same rigor extends to the state and county level, where we support systems including Los Angeles County DPH, San Francisco DPH, Santa Clara Health System, San Diego, Ventura, Maricopa, and Pinal Counties, university hospitals like SUNY Upstate and Stony Brook, and state veterans agencies in Oklahoma and Wisconsin. 

Whether it's a federal medical center or a county health department, clinicians placed through Tryfacta step into roles backed by the same credentialing standards and compliance infrastructure.

Employee-Centric, Always

Tryfacta was built on the idea that great healthcare starts with taking care of the people who deliver it. Our 15-day credentialing turnaround and proprietary talent platform mean less paperwork and faster placement, so you can focus on patients, not logistics. Our 24/7 staffing support means a real person is available whenever you need one — not just during business hours. And our zero malpractice claims track record reflects placements into facilities and teams that are set up for you to succeed, not just fill a shift. With a nationwide network spanning all 50 states, we help clinicians find the right fit — wherever that takes them.


Benefits

  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • 401k retirement plan

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