Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Saint Helena, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Behavioral Health
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 18 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Psychiatric Unit Registered Nurse (RN) Saint Helena, California. This position involves delivering coordinated nursing care for patients within a psychiatric facility, supervising nursing staff, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The role requires critical thinking, adherence to established standards of care, and a focus on patient safety and overall well-being.
Job Details:
- Location: Saint Helena, CA
- Schedule: Rotating shift; 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week, with possible call requirements.
- Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN); Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in California; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; minimum of 2 years of experience; experience working with behavioral health units; working knowledge of mental health patient care in adult psychiatric settings.
- Preferred Qualifications: Prior psychiatric nursing experience in acute care facilities.
- Additional Information: The role functions within a specialized psychiatric environment, with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5 in behavioral health units with 10 patients and 1:6 in a 21-bed adult psychiatric unit. Opportunities for possible call shifts. The position requires collaboration with mental health technicians and adherence to safety protocols for mental health patient care.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1291065. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Behavioral Health
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus