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Contract Psych Rn Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

KPG Nursing

Psychiatry in Visalia, CA

Visalia, CA

$1K/wk

Travel Psych Registered Nurse (RN) - $1,948 per week in taxable pay and non-taxable stipend amount. Pay rates are subject to confirmation with tax free stipend determined for qualified candidates.

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Assured Nursing Inc

RN - Psych

Encino, CA · On-site

$2K/wk

Psych Travel RN Job Type: Travel Profession: RN Specialty: Psych Weekly Pay: $2,053 Shift Details: Shift 7p-7:30a Job Order Details: Start Date 06/22/2026 End Date 09/19/2026 Duration 13 Week(s ...

Synectics

Registered Nurse (Nursing)

Reseda, CA · On-site

Geriatric Psych RN for 10 bed short term geriatric acute psychiatric care. * Age group 60 yrs and older. 2-3 RNs per shift, each RN must be strong and competent. * Min 2 years acute RN experience ...

ATC West Healthcare

RN Psych

Torrance, CA · On-site

$45 - $51/hr

Torrance, CA Title: RN Psych Certifications: AHA BLS, CA RN License Shift: Days (12*2s) Shift Notes: Day or Nights Assignment Length: Per Diem COVID Vaccine Required 1 year experience as an RN Psych. ...

Care Career

RN - PSYCH

Visalia, CA · On-site

$1K - $2K/wk

RN - PSYCH Psychiatric Registered Nurses (RN) provide care for patients with mental illness or disability. The nurses in this role are registered nurses with additional skills to work with difficult ...

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How much do contract psych rn jobs pay per week?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average weekly pay for contract psych rn in California is $2,028.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,707.69 and $2,344.23 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a typical work environment and team structure like for a Contract Psych RN?

Contract Psych RNs most often work in inpatient psychiatric units, behavioral health facilities, or mental health hospitals, frequently joining teams for a set contract period. The team typically consists of psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, mental health technicians, and other nurses, all collaborating closely to create and implement individualized treatment plans for patients. You can expect a fast-paced environment, diverse patient populations, and frequent interactions with patients experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges. Adaptability and quick integration into existing teams are key, as you may rotate shifts and be assigned to various units depending on organizational needs.

What is a Contract Psych RN job?

A Contract Psych RN is a registered nurse who works on a temporary basis in psychiatric or mental health settings. They provide patient care, administer medications, monitor mental health conditions, and collaborate with a healthcare team. These roles are typically short-term and can be in hospitals, psychiatric facilities, or residential treatment centers. Contract Psych RNs often work through staffing agencies and may have flexible assignments in different locations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Contract Psych Rn position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Psych RN, you need an active RN license, experience in psychiatric or behavioral health nursing, and strong assessment skills. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), restraint protocols, and crisis intervention certifications such as CPI or PMAB is often required. Compassion, resilience, and excellent communication help build trust with patients and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are crucial for delivering safe, high-quality mental health care in challenging and dynamic environments.

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Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $2,462 per week in Vallejo, CA

Travel Nurse RN - Psych - $2,462 per week in Vallejo, CA

TravelNurseSource

Vallejo, CA

$2K/wk

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych Location: Vallejo, CA Agency: Triage Staffing Pay: $2,462 per week Shift Information: Evenings - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 6/22/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Triage Staffing to find a qualified Psych RN in Vallejo, California, 94503!
Travel Nursing: Behavioral Health Vallejo
Location:         Vallejo
Start Date:       6/22/2026
Shift Details:   8H Evenings (12:00 AM-12:00 PM)
                         40 hours per week
Length:            13 WEEKS 13 weeks

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About Triage Staffing

At Triage, we prefer to be real. Real about expectations--both ours and yours. Real about how a decision you make today could affect your tomorrows. Real about how compensation actually works. Real about how great-– or grating--your next supervisor may be.
Being real allows everyone at Triage to be ready. Ready to serve you with real honesty. So if that gig near the ocean is really no day at the beach, or that third shift comes with a second-class rate, we tell you. So you can be ready, too.

  • One point of contact for both travelers and facilities (per division)
  • In-house compliance and accounting specialists
  • On-staff clinical liaisons
  • Mentoring program that is run and managed by actual clinicians – yeah, you read that right
  • And more (because of course there’s more)


Are we the biggest? No. Are we the best? That’s rather subjective, but we’re trying to be. Will we work like hell to get you as close to your idea of heaven as possible? Yes. Yes, we will.

In 2021, Triage and TaleMed merged to become better together under the Triage name.

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