RN, Psychiatric Care
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- RN license
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open psychiatric nurse jobs in California post a median of $58.05 an hour, the middle half $53.02–$68.68, across 16 jobs that state their pay. Psychiatric nurses employed in California earn a median of $67.44 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
Psychiatric nurses in California: pay by town and employer
The Registered Nurses & LPNs job market: pay, applicant demand and hiring, researched nightly
About the job
Overview
Opportunities for you!
- Comprehensive relocation package and concierge service
- Progressive sign-on incentive paid over time for eligible candidates
- Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek
- Time and a half after 8 hrs + weekend and night differential (call pay for procedural areas)
- RN Advancement Pathway for growth, built for nurses, by nurses
- Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
- Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships
- Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
- Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions
- Great food options with on-demand ordering
- Free parking and electric charging
Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.
We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.
Responsibilities
You love what you do, now love where you do it.
At Community Health System, you’ll be part of a dedicated nursing team committed to delivering safe, skilled and compassionate care across our hospitals. As a Registered Nurse, you’ll support a diverse patient population and collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high‑quality, patient-centered outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to apply your clinical expertise in an environment built on teamwork, learning, and continuous improvement.
In this role, you provide direct patient care using evidence-based practices, complete thorough assessments and implement individualized care plans to support optimal recovery. You coordinate and communicate with physicians, ancillary staff and families to ensure continuity and clarity throughout each patient’s stay. You maintain accurate, timely documentation and uphold all safety and regulatory standards while actively contributing to a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and accountability.
Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE), or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
Experience
- Consistent demonstration of Novice / Advance Beginner clinical nursing practice proficiency required
- At least 6 months of RN experience
Licenses and Certifications
- RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California required
- BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
Disclaimers
- Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.
From Community Health System's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
Selected agencies hiring now
All agencies and apps →
Coast Medical ServiceTravel nursing agency
Places travel nurses and allied professionals on contracts across the US.
Places: Nurses, Therapy & rehab, Imaging, Lab

FastaffTravel nursing agency
A rapid-response travel nursing agency for urgent and crisis contracts, usually with short start times and premium pay.
Places: Nurses, Allied health, Therapy & rehab, Imaging
These agencies and apps pay CareJobs.Now a referral fee when someone we introduce is placed or signs up. It costs you nothing and never changes your pay. Hospital and clinic jobs below keep their own order.
Sponsored jobs from job networks, which pay CareJobs.Now when you click one.
Free tools for this application: check your resume against this job, answer the application's questions or see every free tool.
New registered nurse and LPN jobs in California, by email
One email a week with the newest ones, straight from the employers' own careers sites, with the pay each posting states. Free, stop anytime.
About Community Health System
Community Health System hires nurses, therapists and advanced practice providers in California.
Hires in CaliforniaPay on its listings: 0% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
More open jobs at Community Health System
- Administrative Assistant, Skilled NursingFresno, CA
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Fresno, CA
- Medical Assistant2 openings in United States
- Medical Assistant, Cardiac CareFresno, CA
- Medical Assistant, Primary CareFresno, CA
- Patient Care Tech 1Fresno, CA
More registered nurse and LPN jobs
- Med Surg Travel Nurse - Upland, CAAdvantis Medical · 4 openings in United States$2,102/wk
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Health Services · Downingtown, PA
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home HealthHealth Services · Allentown, PA
- Licensed Practical NurseHenry J Austin Health Center · Trenton, NJ
- Nursing CoordinatorHenry J Austin Health Center · Trenton, NJ
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)First Choice Community Health Centers · Lillington, NC
A licensed RN or LPN?
One profile for every employer here. Hospitals, clinics and care companies ask us for people with a specific license, specialty, language or schedule: add yours once, and when a job fits, we introduce you, only with your yes. Free.
Community Health System openings, sent to you weekly
Each week we send the newest postings from Community Health System's own careers site, along with similar openings at other hospitals and care employers. It costs nothing and you can stop anytime.