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RN Psychiatry Acute Adult

Northridge Hospital Medical Center·Los Angeles, California

$65 - $93/hrOtherOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 2 months ago
Practice for this role

RN Psychiatry Acute Adult · $65 - $93/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • +48% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Los Angeles, California ($44.00/hr, n=818)
  • 929 similar openings in the Los Angeles area · median $44.00/hr
$1.00/hr · p10p90 · $260/hr
this role: $65.16/hrmedian $44.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 818 posted nursing roles in Los Angeles, California rates. This role sits in the 76th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 48% above the Los Angeles, California median for nursing roles.

The Clinical Nurse provides compassionate care through comprehensive screenings, risk assessments, and preventative health education for diverse patient populations. They coordinate patient care, supervise nursing interventions, and maintain professional relationships with the interdisciplinary team.

Where You’ll Work Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located.

Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care and women’s health.

It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.

Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community.

One Mission.

One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Clinical Nurse, you will be a central figure in our patient care team, delivering exceptional, compassionate care that truly makes a difference in our patients' lives.Every day you will collaborate on comprehensive screenings, conduct critical risk assessments, provide vital preventative health education, and expertly coordinate care for diverse patient populations, leveraging technology to streamline processes.

You'll ensure patients feel informed and at ease, patiently guiding them through instructions and addressing their concerns.To be successful in this role, you will combine robust clinical knowledge and technological proficiency with genuine compassion, strong communication skills, and an adaptable approach to learning and patient-centered care.

Adheres to established Hospital/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Assessment and Improvement Program, legal, safety, environmental, infection control standards, Nurse Practices Act and Patient's Bill of Rights.

Applies clinical knowledge and expertise for coordinating patient care by regularly planning and evaluating the care of patients.

Establishes and maintains professional and collaborative relationships with other staff members, physicians, patients, patient family members, and the public as appropriate, while assuring confidentiality of all patient information.

Demonstrates effective nursing judgement and a working knowledge of the nursing process.

Provides guidance to interdisciplinary team members by supervising nursing interventions and assisting with related tasks.

Provides leadership by establishing priorities and coordinating nursing care.

We are not currently accepting new graduate or new to speciality applications.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Nurse in California with a Bachelor of Nursing and at least three years of acute care experience in a specialty area. Required certifications include Basic Life Support (CPR) and Fire Safety within 90 days of hire.

  • high school
  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Patient Education
  • Risk Assessment
  • Care Coordination
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Nursing Process
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • EHR Proficiency
  • Psychiatric Care
  • Acute Care Nursing

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$65 - $93/hr
Location
Los Angeles, California
Posted
Jun 18, 2026
Closes
Jun 18, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

We provide quality, compassionate health care at more than 40 hospitals and care centers that are serving communities across California, Arizona and Nevada every minute of every day. And while not everyone may live near a major medical facility, Dignity Health is making health...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Our next posting period will be July 1, 2026 for an October 16, 2026 start date.

Positions can be found under National Resident RN (<12 months experience as an RN) or RN Transition/Fellowship (>12 months experience as an RN. #LI-DH #RN@DH This position is represented by SEIU L121 and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement Job Requirements Required Minimum one (1) year current acute care registered nursing experience in specialty area Current and Active Registered Nurse: CA AHA Basic Life Support Fire Safety, within 90 Days Preferred Experience with EHR (Cerner, MediTech, etc) Psychiatric & Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, upon hire

Market context

California nursing roles remain highly competitive

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.

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