Travel Nurse RN - Psych in Reseda, CA
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Reseda
Posted on: February 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Psych Location: Reseda, CA Agency:
United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: Competitive weekly pay
(inquire for details) Shift Information: Days - 5 days Start Date:
ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with United
Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified Psych RN in reseda,
California, 91335! Registered Nurse - Geriatric Psychiatric – UHC
Staffing Registered Nurse - Geriatric Psychiatric Location: Reseda,
CA Start Date: 01-11-2026 End Date: 01-09-2027 Shift Type: Rotating
day/night shifts; Day: 06:45 AM - 07:15 PM, Night: 06:45 PM - 07:15
AM; schedule varies per assignment (part of temporary day/night RN
pool) Hours per Week: 36 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 safe, compassionate acute
psychiatric nursing for geriatric patients (age 60) in a 10-bed
short-term unit Assess, monitor, and document patient mental status
and physical condition throughout your shift Collaborate with the
multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care
plans De-escalate situations using CPI techniques and maintain a
calm, therapeutic environment Administer medications, treatments,
and PRN interventions following facility policies Communicate
clearly with patients, families, and care team members to promote
positive outcomes Participate in admission, discharge, and transfer
processes for short-term psychiatric patients Complete required
facility-specific skills checklist and maintain accurate license
verification Qualifications Valid Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
in good standing Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience with
some psychiatric background (explicit requirement) Current BLS
certification (required) CPI certification or demonstrated training
in crisis prevention/de-escalation (required) Comfort and
experience caring for geriatric patients (age 60), ideally in
psychiatric/acute settings Ability to submit resume, BLS, license
verification, and facility-specific skills checklist at time of
submission Knowledge & Skills Strong assessment and critical
thinking skills in acute and psychiatric nursing Behavioral
de-escalation and crisis intervention (CPI) expertise Medication
administration and documentation accuracy Experience in geriatric
care considerations, including comorbidities and polypharmacy
Teamwork and clear communication across interdisciplinary teams
Ability to maintain composure and provide safe care in a short-term
acute psych setting Benefits Join a supportive team that values
your clinical skills and wellbeing Half-day orientation scheduled
before your first shift to get you comfortable Opportunities to
build geriatric psychiatric specialty experience working with older
adults A collaborative environment with 2-3 RNs per shift for
strong clinical backup Professional development through hands-on
acute psychiatric care exposure Clear documentation checklist and
streamlined submission process to get you onboarded quickly A
workplace that prioritizes patient dignity and compassionate care
for older adults Flexible assignments within the day/night pool to
help balance life and work Apply Now Ready to start your next
adventure as a Registered Nurse - Geriatric Psychiatric? Let's get
you moving forward! Send your resume to or call us at today.
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