Location: La Palma, CA

Start Date: 07-10-2025

End Date: 07-10-2026

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (days and nights); Day shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM; Night shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM; schedule varies across the week and shifts are not guaranteed, may include weekends

Hours per Week: 63

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assess and prioritize care for patients on the Behavioral Medicine Unit using evidence-based nursing practices
• Provide therapeutic nursing interventions and monitor patient responses for safety and progress
• Document patient care accurately and timely in EPIC to ensure continuity of care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Respond to psychiatric crises and use de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe environment
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge plans
• Participate in unit-based competency testing and continuous quality improvement activities

Qualifications

• Valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Minimum 6 months experience working on a Behavioral Health unit required
• Experience with EPIC strongly preferred
• Required certification: DCI/BVP as listed in the posting
• Must complete required health screenings and immunizations: COVID-19 vaccine, MMR, Fit Test, Hepatitis B, Influenza vaccine, TB testing (positive PPD with negative chest X-ray accepted), Varicella, Tdap, physical/health statement
• Ability to pass required checks: Prime Core Competencies Exam, Prime Skills Checklist, Prime Specialty Exam, 10-panel drug screen, color-blind test

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Behavioral health assessment and crisis intervention skills
• Strong therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques
• Medication administration and monitoring in a psychiatric setting
• Proficient documentation skills in EPIC
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Infection control awareness and adherence to health screening requirements
• Attention to detail for competency checklists and specialty exams

Benefits

• Competitive per diem pay to boost your income on your schedule
• Flexible scheduling so you can pick up shifts that fit your life
• Work with a supportive team that values your expertise
• Opportunity to sharpen behavioral health skills and EPIC documentation experience
• Access to training and competency testing to keep your skills current
• Meaningful work helping patients on the Behavioral Medicine Unit

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