Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Vallejo, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Psychiatric
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Psychiatric Unit Nurse Vallejo, CA. This position involves delivering coordinated nursing care for psychiatric patients in an acute care facility. The role includes supervising nursing staff, managing patient care according to established standards, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure a safe and healing environment.
Job Details
- Schedule: Evening shift, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM; 5 days per week with no set days, typically every other weekend. Minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred, RN licensure in the state of practice required, BLS certification required, at least 1 year of psychiatric experience required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Prior acute care facility experience, CPI certification (may be attained on-site).
- Additional Information: The facility is a 61-bed psychiatric care center providing short-term care for children, adolescents, and adults, along with partial hospitalization programs for adults. The nurse will be responsible for patient assessments, developing and implementing care plans, discharge planning, and collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
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 #1290289. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Psychiatric Unit
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