Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health
San Leandro, CA
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days, Nights

RN – Behavioral Health | Alameda John George Psychiatric Pavilion

Location: San Leandro, California 94578
Facility: Alameda Health System – John George Psychiatric Pavilion
Contract: 13 Weeks
Start Date: November 2, 2026
Positions: 1
Shift: Day Shift – 7:30 AM–4:00 PM (5×8 hours listed; 
Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week
Job Type: Travel RN Contract
Specialty: Inpatient Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Nursing

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in acute psychiatric or inpatient behavioral health.
• Valid, active California RN license required at submission.
• BLS certification required.
• CPI Blue Card: Can be completed onsite during orientation; required before starting work/clearance.
• Previous travel experience required per job qualifications; first-time travelers are accepted in the job overview, so confirm eligibility with the facility.
• Epic charting experience preferred; any charting system accepted.
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred.
• Community hospital experience preferred.
• Must have experience caring for patients with complex psychiatric disorders, diagnoses, and treatment needs.

Required Clinical Experience

Candidates should have experience with:

• Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders.
• Bipolar and mood disorders.
• Depression and anxiety disorders.
• Substance use disorders.
• Suicidal behavior and crisis intervention.
• Trauma- and stressor-related disorders.
• Medication administration and blood glucose monitoring.
• Seclusion procedures and physical-hold protocols.
• Psychoeducation and therapeutic interventions.
• Acute inpatient psychiatric care and locked psychiatric units.

Special patient population: Forensic behavioral health patients associated with the criminal justice system.

Unit Details

• Patient population: Adults.
• Unit type: Acute inpatient psychiatric care; forensic population.
• Beds: 23.
• Daily census: 23.
• Patient ratio: 1:6 (job qualification section also lists 1:6–8).
• Charting: Epic.
• Float: Required to other psychiatric units, PES, and other inpatient units as needed.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend; at least 6 weekend shifts per contract.
• Call: None.
• Block scheduling: Not guaranteed.
• Time off: One RTO request, subject to facility approval.
• Holidays: Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays, per job overview.
• Scrubs: Business casual.
• COVID vaccine: Required; medical exemptions only.
• Orientation: 40 hours listed.

Radius rule: 75 miles. Local candidates are accepted; confirm the facility's radius calculation and applicable rate eligibility.

Candidate Screening Priorities

Prioritize RNs who have:

• At least 2 years of acute inpatient psychiatric nursing experience.
• Experience with complex psychiatric and forensic patients.
• California RN license and BLS in hand.
• Experience with locked units, crisis management, suicide precautions, seclusion, and medication administration.
• Flexibility to float and work every other weekend.
• Availability for the full 13-week contract and required holidays.