Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)
Escondido, CAContract / Full-time$60–65/hrPosted 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Psychiatric Registered Nurse supports clinical staff in a healthcare facility in Escondido, California. The role includes medication administration and counts, clinical audits, RCU support, vital signs, and client observations. Candidates need at least two years of RN experience, an active California RN license, an ADN, and active BLS certification. Experience in SNF, hospital, or behavioral health settings is preferred.
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Full job description
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)
Setting: Healthcare Facilities
Job Type: Contract - Full Time
Pay: $65 / Hour
Hours: 40.00
Location: Escondido, CA
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Escondido, CA
Pay Range: $60–$65 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
ASAP START - BACKFILL NEEDED
Key Responsibilities
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Assist with medication administration (med pass) to support clinical staff and minimize delays
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Perform and monitor medication counts, including box audits and narcotic counts, ensuring compliance at shift changes
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Conduct clinical audits such as refrigerator temperature checks, AED logs, and room inspections
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Support RCU initiatives, including UA collection, follow-up coordination, and proper documentation (IMS forms)
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Obtain vital signs and assist with client observations in collaboration with the medical team
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Ensure adherence to facility protocols, regulatory compliance standards, and high-quality patient care practices
Qualifications & Experience
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Minimum of 2+ years of RN experience in a healthcare setting (SNF, hospital, or behavioral health preferred)
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Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
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Strong knowledge of medication management and regulatory compliance protocols
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Requirements
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Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license
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Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
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Active BLS certification (ACLS preferred) Submission Requirements: Email Resume + experience overview to me and Payton Stowell.
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
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Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
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Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
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401(k) savings plan
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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.
Job Category: Nursing
Job Function: Nursing | RN | RN - Psychiatric
Job Type: Contract - Full Time
Setting: Healthcare Facilities
Position Type: Healthcare
Office Number: 0171
Contract Duration: 13
Pay Rate: $65 / Hour
Date Posted: 2026-11-13
How this job compares
Set against the 613 open Psychiatric Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$60–65/hr
- California median$50–64/hr20 hourly ranges
- US median$40–54/hr249 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $62.50/hr, is 9% above the California median midpoint ($57/hr) — in the middle half of Psychiatric Nurse hourly ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 24 open Psychiatric Nurse jobs in California and 613 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- Amergis (this employer)8 open
- Prime Healthcare3 open
- Sharp HealthCare2 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Psychiatric Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (161 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for an associate degree; 80 of the 613 open Psychiatric Nurse jobs (13%) ask for an associate degree or higher.
Pay, requirements and demand for Registered Nurse jobs
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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