Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health
Company: LanceSoft
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: June 26, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN
Behavioral Health for a travel nursing job in Berkeley, California.
Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Behavioral Health -
Discipline: RN - Start Date: 07/14/2025 - Duration: 13 weeks - 40
hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel
Behavioral Health RN – Adolescent Inpatient Unit Location: 2001
Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 Schedule: Day Shift, 5x8-Hour Shifts
(07:00–15:30) Block Scheduling: Not available Weekends: Every Other
Weekend (EOW) required Float Required: Yes (within scope and based
on unit needs) Job Overview We are seeking an experienced
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) to join a specialized
inpatient unit serving adolescents with acute psychiatric and
behavioral conditions. The RN will provide comprehensive,
compassionate care using crisis intervention, de-escalation, and
therapeutic communication techniques. Candidates must have prior
adolescent psych experience and the ability to manage a dynamic,
fast-paced care environment. Key Responsibilities - Act as the
primary nurse responsible for the full scope of care from admission
to discharge - Provide age-appropriate psychiatric nursing care to
adolescents with behavioral and mental health disorders - Utilize
therapeutic interventions such as behavioral management, crisis
intervention, and psychoeducation - Administer and monitor
psychotropic medications, including mood stabilizers,
antipsychotics, sedatives, and antidepressants - Apply
de-escalation and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) techniques
to manage assaultive behavior and ensure safety - Accurately
document patient information in Epic - Collaborate with
interdisciplinary teams including social workers, therapists,
physicians, and support staff - Float to other behavioral health
units as needed within scope Required Certifications - CA RN
License – Required - BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required - CPI
(Crisis Prevention Intervention) – Required Minimum Qualifications
- 2 years of behavioral health nursing experience - Experience with
adolescent psychiatric populations – Must be clearly reflected in
work history - 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio experience - Proficient
in Epic charting system Patient Population - Age Group: Adolescents
- Unit Capacity: 16 beds - Daily Census: ~11 patients Common
Diagnoses - Depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia
- PTSD, personality disorders, anxiety, eating disorders -
Substance use disorders, trauma-related disorders - Suicidal
ideation, self-injurious behavior, profound impulse control issues
HCRR - MD About LanceSoft Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a
Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one
of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been
recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the
top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft
offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and
travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals
throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry
leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with
an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed
to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and
lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes
the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job
Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of
the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in
providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social
Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to
work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term
Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug &
Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care
Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities. Benefits -
Weekly pay - Medical benefits
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