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Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) | Santa Rosa

Start Date: 1/19 or 1/26 (No Exceptions) | 3×12 Nights | Full-Time Contract

We’re seeking an experienced Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) for an inpatient behavioral-health hospital in Santa Rosa. This role is ideal for nurses experienced in acute psychiatric care, crisis management, and multidisciplinary treatment environments.

Position Highlights

Setting: Inpatient psychiatric hospital (acute / locked unit)

Start Window: 1/19 or 1/26 only — no alternative dates

Contract Type: Full-time contract

Shift: Nights — 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (3×12)

Schedule: 36 hours/week

First-Week Orientation: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; following week moves to assigned night-shift schedule

Required Qualifications

+ Current Registered Nurse Licensure in-state practicing

+ Current CPR if applicable

+ TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

+ Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

+ Must be at least 18 years of age

+ Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, treatment planning, and psychotropic medications

+ Ability to assess, document, and deliver safe inpatient psychiatric nursing care

+ Experience in behavioral-health or inpatient psych

+ Ability to lead and support the milieu during crises and collaborate closely with nursing and clinical teams

Competency Expectations

You must be able to demonstrate competency in:

+ Suicide-prevention practices

+ Safe use of seclusion & restraints

+ De-escalation and crisis-response techniques

+ Medication administration & safety protocols

+ Emergency interventions and code response

+ Infection-prevention standard

What You’ll Do

+ Provide direct nursing care to adult psychiatric inpatients

+ Assess patient status, manage medications, and complete documentation each shift

+ Participate in treatment-team planning and report clinically relevant information

+ Support a safe, therapeutic environment and respond effectively during psychiatric crises

+ Guide, coordinate, and oversee the work of other nursing personnel during assigned shifts

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

+ 401(k) savings plan

+ 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.