Travel Behavioral Health RN — 13-Week Psych Unit, Day Shift

Aya Healthcare, Inc.; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse in San Leandro, CA. The assignment is 13 weeks with 5, 8-hour days (08:00-16:00) and a start date of 11/02/2026. Epic is the charting system used, and pay ranges from $2141 to $2371 weekly.

1 opening available. Experience: 2 years in behavioral health nursing. We offer comprehensive benefits and support to facilitate licensing and onboarding, ensuring an efficient start in this psychiatric unit.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in behavioral health.
• Psychiatric/behavioral health experience preferred.
• CPI and BLS certifications required.

Skills

Blood glucose monitoring

Inpatient

Locked Unit

Anxiety disorders

Assault/violence

Behavior management

Crisis Intervention

De-escalation techniques

Depressive disorders

Emergent chemical restraints

Managing Assaultive Behavior

Medication Administration

Personality disorders

Psychotic Disorders

Schizophrenia-spectrum disorders

Seclusion protocols

Suicidal behavior

Voluntary /involuntary commitment

Physical Hold Protocols

Self-injurious behavior

Use of seclusion

CPI

BLS

Tools

Epic

Job description

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse in San Leandro, CA. The assignment is 13 weeks with 5, 8-hour days (08:00-16:00) and a start date of 11/02/2026. Epic is the charting system used, and pay ranges from $2141 to $2371 weekly.

1 opening available. Experience: 2 years in behavioral health nursing. We offer comprehensive benefits and support to facilitate licensing and onboarding, ensuring an efficient start in this psychiatric unit.