Location: Crescent City, CA

Start Date: 01-20-2025

End Date: 08-30-2026

Shift Type: Wednesday-Sunday, 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Day/evening)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $85 per hour

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

• Provide compassionate psychiatric care to patients within a correctional facility, maintaining safety and dignity
• Administer and document nursing care and interventions according to scope (LPT) or per RN protocols
• Monitor patient behavior and clinical status, escalating concerns promptly to the clinical team
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support treatment plans and continuity of care
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, incident reports, and medication records
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training to ensure compliance with facility policies and standards

Qualifications

• Active California Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) credential required; Registered Nurse (RN) credential accepted as alternative
• Experience working in psychiatric, behavioral health, or correctional health settings preferred
• Willingness to work the scheduled Wednesday-Sunday 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM shifts
• Completion of facility-required orientation (2 weeks) as part of onboarding
• Strong communication skills, sound clinical judgment, and de-escalation experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred or able to obtain promptly

Education

• Completion of an accredited Psychiatric Technician program (for LPT) or nursing degree (ADN/BSN) for RNs

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of psychiatric care principles and behavioral health interventions
• Skill in patient observation, documentation, and reporting of clinical changes
• Ability to apply de-escalation and crisis-intervention techniques calmly and effectively
• Familiarity with correctional facility protocols and safety procedures
• Team-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU — colleagues who have your back during every shift
• Paid orientation so you feel confident from day one (2-week orientation included)
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you keep credentials current
• Flexible scheduling that lets you plan personal time on your days off
• Professional development and training opportunities to grow your clinical skills
• Generous paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great people onto the team
• Comprehensive workplace safety and support in a correctional health environment

Travel Perks: Explore Crescent City, CA

Explore the stunning redwoods of nearby Redwood National and State Parks, stroll Battery Point Lighthouse and the Crescent City Harbor, enjoy beach walks and coastal tide pooling, sample local seafood, and take scenic drives along the Pacific Coast Highway for weekend adventures.

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