Registered Nurse (RN) - ALL Shift (PER-DIEM)
- 8-hour shifts
- PRN / per diem
- BLS
- RN license
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About the job
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our healthcare team.
8-hr shifts | PER-DIEM
NOC shift | PM shift | AM shift
WEEKEND AVAILABILITY IS REQUIRED at 2 weekend days per pay period, such as every other weekend, or 1 weekend day per week. Prefer available every weekend.
Pay range $46 - $50/hr.
What We Do
Charter Oak Hospital offers compassionate and individualized treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. We believe in a patient-centric approach, where every treatment plan is tailored to meet the specific needs of each person who walks through our doors.
What You’ll Do
Our Registered Nurse make a difference in the lives of our patients. Our dedicated professionals work tirelessly to create an environment that fosters healing, growth, and long-term wellness.
As a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality general/psychiatric nursing care to patients who are hospitalized for treatment of psychiatric or emotional disorders, supporting the hospital and program philosophy of care, and ensuring the well-being of our patients.
Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve!
Aurora Charter Oak Hospital has been delivering Behavioral Health Treatment Services for over 83 years. We are located on 10 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Covina, California. Covina is about 22 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, in the San Gabriel Valley, close to 10, 60 and 210 FWY.
EEOC Employer. Aurora Charter Oak Hospital does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment.
We participate in the E-Verify program. Follow the link for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
Requirements
Education & Experience
- Current California RN license
- Current BLS for healthcare provider card required upon hire
- Demonstrates sound leadership skills and utilizes these skills in organizing the activities and schedules for medical and/or non-medical tasks of the Child, Adolescent and Adult for a given shift
- Basic knowledge of abnormal psychology as typically found in the child or adolescent psychiatric population, application of this knowledge to child, adolescent or adult knowledge of medical terminology, especially those terms associated with child, adolescent or adult psychiatric care
- Interventions common to acute psychotic as well as non-violent crises intervention practice
- Thorough familiarity of psycho-pharmacy and the use of psychotropic medications with child, adolescent or adult psychiatric population, basic teaching and training skills helpful
- Problem-solving; organizational and time management; crisis intervention skills
- Therapeutic Options Training (TOT) to be obtained prior to providing direct patient care without a preceptor
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Paid sick time
- Differential pay
From Aurora Behavioral Charter Oak's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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