RN - Behavioral Health

Hanker Systems, Inc.; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Vallejo in Vallejo, CA seeks an experienced RN for Behavioral Health. This travel contract role covers an evening shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with 5 x 8-hour shifts and occasional weekend work.

Pay rates are $58–$64 per hour, reflecting travel assignment expectations and inpatient psychiatric care. The position requires active RN license, BLS, and at least one year in psychiatric/behavioral health nursing, plus EPIC EMR experience.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• BLS (AHA or ARC) certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric/behavioral health nursing experience.
• EPIC EMR experience required.
• Inpatient behavioral health experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor psychiatric patients.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans.
• Participate in discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to nursing support staff.
• Maintain patient safety and therapeutic environments.

Skills

Behavioral Health Nursing

Psychiatric Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Patient Care Planning

Medication Administration

EPIC Documentation

Therapeutic Communication

Care Coordination

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

RN Behavioral Health

Facility: Adventist Health Vallejo

Location: Vallejo, CA

Pay Rate: $58 $64/hour

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift: Evening Shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)

Schedule: 5 x 8-hour shifts, variable days, typically every other weekend

Required Qualifications

• Active RN License
• BLS (AHA or ARC) certification
• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric/behavioral health nursing experience
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Inpatient behavioral health experience

Key Skills

• Behavioral Health Nursing
• Psychiatric Assessment
• Crisis Intervention
• Patient Care Planning
• Medication Administration
• EPIC Documentation
• Therapeutic Communication
• Care Coordination

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor psychiatric patients.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans.
• Participate in discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to nursing support staff.
• Maintain patient safety and therapeutic environments.