Psych RN in San Leandro, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- San Leandro, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,168/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $54.20
- Weekly
- $2,168
- Yearly (full-time)
- $112,736
- Contract length
- 15 weeks
This job pays about $54.20/hour — 20% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California ($67.44/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California right now
- 2,041 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 88 of them in San Leandro.
- Pay in these listings: $17.79 – $152/hour, median $65.81/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($73.03/hour across 357 jobs).
Job description
Join us as a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse on a 15-week night shift contract in San Leandro, CA. This position offers an engaging opportunity to work within inpatient, locked units handling anxiety, personality, and depressive disorders, including cases involving aggression and violence. Expect to float across various departments, including Behavioral Health Services, Pediatric Emergency Departments, and others as needed. Your expertise in acute psychiatric care, especially with complex cases and recent EPIC experience, will be vital in providing top-quality support to patients during this winter coverage period. This role combines professional challenge with a chance to make a meaningful difference in a specialized setting that values experienced, adaptable nurses.
Weather:
The weather around this time of year in San Leandro tends to be mild, often characterized by cool mornings and evenings with comfortable daytime temperatures. Light breezes and clear skies are common, making it a pleasant season for outdoor activities.
Fun Things To Do:
- Visit the Oakland Zoo for a family-friendly day with exotic animals
- Take a scenic drive along the nearby California coastline for breathtaking ocean views
- Explore Tilden Regional Park with its hiking trails and botanical gardens
- Enjoy a day trip to San Francisco, just a short drive away, with iconic landmarks and vibrant neighborhoods
- Visit the wine country in Napa Valley for wine tastings and beautiful vineyard landscapes
Job Specifics:
Location: San Leandro, CA
Shift: Night, 8 hours (23:30 - 08:00)
Duration: 15 weeks, 40 hours per week
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