Travel Contract

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

$2,480/week

Posted 5 days ago

Overview

Start Date11/30/2026
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
ShiftDays, Nights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,480/week

Description

Travel RN – Behavioral Health (Psychiatric)

Location: San Leandro, CA
Start Date: December 14
Contract: 15 Weeks
Shift: Days/Nights - 5x8s
Hours: 40 hours/week
Pay: Competitive Weekly Pay
Weekend: Every Other Weekend
Float: Within Behavioral Health, PES/ED, and other inpatient units as needed

Job Description:

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our team for a 15-week assignment at an inpatient psychiatric facility. Candidates must have recent acute psychiatric experience caring for patients with complex behavioral health conditions.

Requirements:

Active California RN license
Minimum 2 years of RN experience
Recent acute inpatient psychiatric experience
Recent Epic charting experience (within the past year)
Previous travel experience required
BLS and CPI certifications (CPI training provided by facility)
Experience with locked psychiatric units and crisis intervention

Key Responsibilities:

Provide care to adult patients with complex psychiatric conditions.
Manage behavioral emergencies, de-escalation, and crisis intervention.
Administer medications and follow seclusion and restraint protocols.
Support patients with anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, suicidal behavior, and other psychiatric disorders.

Employer

Prime Staffing

2.8rating(16 reviews)

6 nurses recommend working with Prime Staffing

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Labor and Delivery (RN)

5.0rating

Pros

Responsive, friendly. Advocates for me.

Cons

None

Review of Ashwin Patel on Sep 30, 2026

Recommends working with Prime Staffing

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About

At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.

We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.

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About San Leandro, CA

As a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in San Leandro, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly higher than the national average, with housing being the main contributor.
Wages are generally competitive to offset the higher cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 75-80°F and winter lows of 45-50°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available but may require some searching.
It's recommended to start the search in advance.

Transportation

Car friendly with easy access to major highways.
Limited public transportation options within the city.

Demographics

Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
San Leandro has a growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Plenty of local restaurants offering diverse cuisines.
Art and music scene is vibrant with local galleries and live music venues.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy various outdoor activities in nearby parks and recreational areas.

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