Location: Anaheim, CA

Start Date: 01-17-2026

End Date: 07-17-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts (exact start/end times vary by unit), Per Diem, Weekend availability required

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 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

• Assess and monitor geriatric psychiatric patients with compassion and clinical precision
• Implement individualized care plans and ensure bedside safety for older adults with psychiatric needs
• Administer medications and therapies accurately while monitoring for response and side effects
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams—psychiatrists, social workers, therapists—to optimize patient outcomes
• Perform clear, timely documentation in the chart and maintain regulatory compliance
• Respond to behavioral crises using de-escalation techniques and evidence-based interventions
• Support discharge planning and family education to promote continuity of care
• Participate in required competency exams and skills checklists to maintain high standards of care

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license verifiable via Nursys (California RN preferred)
• Current BLS required; ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by unit
• Ability to complete negative TB test (or documented history), MMR and Varicella record or attest/decline, Hepatitis B and Influenza vaccination or declination as needed
• Negative drug screen and successful background check prior to/shortly after shift start
• Weekend and per diem availability required; preference for candidates available for fuller schedules through end of January and first week of February
• Willingness to complete Prime Core Competencies Exam, Prime Skills Checklist, fit testing and other compliance items within two weeks of start

Knowledge & Skills

• Clinical knowledge of geriatric psychiatry and age-related behavioral health conditions
• Medication administration and monitoring for psychotropic regimens
• Strong assessment skills for mental status, fall risk and medical comorbidities
• Calm, effective de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques
• Excellent documentation and communication skills with interdisciplinary teams
• Familiarity with infection prevention, immunization requirements and TB screening
• Comfort with competency testing and skills validation processes
• Ability to adapt quickly to unit-specific workflows and electronic health records

Benefits

• Flexible per diem schedule that helps you balance life and work
• Licensure support and reimbursement for required credentialing
• Supportive team environment where your clinical judgment is valued
• Professional development opportunities and competency testing support
• Paid time to get compliant and onboarding support to get you started
• Robust clinical orientation on assignment so you can hit the floor with confidence
• Employee assistance and wellness resources to help you recharge
• Recognition for weekend and high-need coverage

Travel Perks: Explore Anaheim, CA

This is a travel/contract opportunity in Anaheim—just minutes from family-friendly attractions and Southern California highlights. Spend days off at Disneyland Resort and the Anaheim Packing District, catch a game or concert at Angel Stadium or the Honda Center, or take short drives to Huntington Beach, Newport Beach and other Orange County shores. Explore local parks and hiking in the Santa Ana Mountains, enjoy diverse dining and breweries, and take quick weekend trips into Los Angeles or the coastal communities for museums, shopping and seaside relaxation.

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