Montage Health·Monterey, California
The registered nurse is responsible for planning, directing, and providing nursing care to patients in an inpatient psychiatric unit. They also assist with staff orientation, provide clinical guidance to students, and assume relief charge nurse duties as assigned.
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Under the leadership of the department director, assistant director, nursing supervisor, and/or charge nurse, the registered nurse is responsible and accountable for planning directing, assessing and providing nursing care according to the policies and procedures of the hospital and department. Important dimensions of this position consist of quality of care, professional commitment, teamwork, interpersonal skills, safety, good public/customer relations and a broad nursing knowledge. The registered nurse shall assist with new staff orientation, provide clinical guidance and support for students, and assume relief charge nurse duty as oriented and assigned. Experience Minimum of one year experience working with adult psychiatric and chemical dependency patients as a registered nurse preferred. Education Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred. Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment prior to independent assignment of patients requiring the applicable skill, and must complete and pass all annual competencies. Licensure/Certifications State of California RN license required. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required. ANCC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Board Certification preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer #LI-CF1 Assigned Work Hours: 8-hour Night Shifts Position Type: Regular Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience): $72.83 to $97.40 The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid. Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $5.50 Hourly Night Shift Differential: $8.00
Candidates must hold a valid California RN license and American Heart Association BLS certification. A bachelor's degree in nursing and at least one year of experience with adult psychiatric and chemical dependency patients are preferred.
Market context
California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.