Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $2,400 to $2,600 per week in Stockton, CA

Join a compassionate Behavioral Health team where your expertise and empathy help make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients facing mental health challenges. We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse - Psych to provide exceptional, patient-centered care in Stockton, CA. If you are passionate about mental health nursing and thrive in a collaborative healthcare environment, this opportunity is ready for you!

• Position: Registered Nurse - Psych
• Location: Stockton
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Evening Shift
• Schedule: 5x8
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Weekly Pay: $2400 to $2600

• Provide direct nursing care to patients with psychiatric and behavioral health conditions
• Perform comprehensive mental health assessments and monitor patient progress
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and care plans
• Assess and manage patients experiencing behavioral crises and psychiatric emergencies
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Monitor patient safety and maintain a therapeutic environment
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, coping strategies, and treatment plans
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility and regulatory standards
• Ensure compliance with patient safety, confidentiality, and quality care guidelines
• Support patients through crisis intervention and therapeutic communication techniques

• Active RN License in California
• Minimum 2 years of recent Psychiatric or Behavioral Health nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification preferred
• Strong assessment, de-escalation, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to manage patients with diverse psychiatric diagnoses and behavioral needs
• Experience with electronic medical records and nursing documentation systems
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered mental health care