Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Incredible Health

Pasadena, California

Eligibility: Health and Human Services

Posted Jul 30

Unit and setting: Psych · Behavioral Health
License: RN licenseActive and unencumbered Registered Nurse license
Term: Permanent

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License: Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher educational attainment from an accredited program
Experience: 1+ years experience working in a behavioral health setting, preferably in an inpatient or outpatient environment
Also asks: Strong understanding of psychotropic medications, their side effects, and proper administration protocols
Also asks: Demonstrated ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards as outlined by the American Nurses Association (ANA)

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What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for California staff rolesCalifornia staff postings that state pay run $71k/yr to $199k/yr, the middle half $94k/yr to $153k/yr, across 3,751 postings.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
403(B)
Paid Time Off

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Tuition Assistance
Disability Insurance
EAP
FSA
Life Insurance
Nurse self-care program
Retirement Plan

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Hospitals on Incredible Health are actively hiring and accepting applications in the Pasadena, CA area for the following position: Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health. Nurses with experience in any of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: Behavioral health, Counseling, Intake, Medication side effects, PTSD, Psychosomatic Medication Interactions, Suicide and self harm risk assessment, or Therapeutic nurse/patient relationship.

Shift(s) available: day shift, night shift, and mid shift Job types available: full time, part time, and per diem Employer features: 403(B), Disability Insurance, EAP, FSA, Level 2 trauma center, Life Insurance, Magnet recognized, Medical, Nurse self-care program , Retirement Plan, Teaching Hospital

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher educational attainment from an accredited program Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license 1+ years experience working in a behavioral health setting, preferably in an inpatient or outpatient environment Strong understanding of psychotropic medications, their side effects, and proper administration protocols Demonstrated ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards as outlined by the American Nurses Association (ANA)

Responsibilities

Conduct initial patient assessments and develop individualized care plans in consultation with a multidisciplinary team Administer medications as prescribed and monitor for efficacy and potential side effects Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, using evidence-based therapeutic communication techniques Facilitate group therapy sessions and educational workshops on topics related to mental health and well-being Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to patient care, including discharge planning and aftercare support

Benefits

Healthcare coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision
401K
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Salary: $99,000 to $161,000 /year

What's around it?

In Pasadena, CA

Pasadena, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent: $2,265/mo
Household income: $105,192/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Pasadena, CA

NeighborhoodsProspective residents in Pasadena can choose between walkable urban cores and quieter residential tracts. West Central and Old Pasadena along Colorado Boulevard offer mid-rise apartments and condo lofts within walking distance of dining and retail, while South Pasadena and the South neighborhood cater to professionals wanting proximity to Caltech and South Lake Avenue boutiques. To the east, East Central features historic Craftsman bungalows along tree-lined streets, contrasted with higher-end, spacious Arts and Crafts residences near the canyon in South Arroyo. For more budget-conscious apartment hunters, North Central offers older rental complexes, while nearby peripheral areas like Altadena, Alhambra, and San Gabriel provide alternative single-family and multi-unit housing within a short driving radius.

Prospective residents in Pasadena can choose between walkable urban cores and quieter residential tracts. West Central and Old Pasadena along Colorado Boulevard offer mid-rise apartments and condo lofts within walking distance of dining and retail, while South Pasadena and the South neighborhood cater to professionals wanting proximity to Caltech and South Lake Avenue boutiques.

To the east, East Central features historic Craftsman bungalows along tree-lined streets, contrasted with higher-end, spacious Arts and Crafts residences near the canyon in South Arroyo. For more budget-conscious apartment hunters, North Central offers older rental complexes, while nearby peripheral areas like Altadena, Alhambra, and San Gabriel provide alternative single-family and multi-unit housing within a short driving radius.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: trulia.com Source 2: quora.com Source 3: middlemanteam.com

Getting aroundRegional connectivity is anchored by major freeway corridors and the Metro A Line light rail, which stops at Del Mar and Memorial Park to link central Pasadena to Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles in roughly twenty-three to forty minutes. Although walkable pockets exist around downtown Pasadena and Colorado Boulevard, most daily commuting across the San Gabriel Valley requires a car, and drivers face unpredictable peak-hour freeway congestion. Within commercial districts, finding street parking can be difficult, with metered spaces, strict rules, and reliance on parking garages behind main thoroughfares.

Regional connectivity is anchored by major freeway corridors and the Metro A Line light rail, which stops at Del Mar and Memorial Park to link central Pasadena to Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles in roughly twenty-three to forty minutes. Although walkable pockets exist around downtown Pasadena and Colorado Boulevard, most daily commuting across the San Gabriel Valley requires a car, and drivers face unpredictable peak-hour freeway congestion.

Within commercial districts, finding street parking can be difficult, with metered spaces, strict rules, and reliance on parking garages behind main thoroughfares.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: middlemanteam.com Source 2: trulia.com Source 3: totalsocalhomes.com Source 4: reddit.com

OutdoorsFlanked by the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, Pasadena provides immediate outdoor recreation through the rugged trails of Eaton Canyon Natural Area on North Altadena Drive and the wooded paths of the Arroyo Seco canyon. Neighborhood parks such as Allendale Park, Vina Vieja Park, and Garfield Park in South Pasadena offer open green space, tennis, and pickleball courts, while the extensive curated gardens at The Huntington Library in neighboring San Marino provide quiet walking grounds.

Flanked by the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, Pasadena provides immediate outdoor recreation through the rugged trails of Eaton Canyon Natural Area on North Altadena Drive and the wooded paths of the Arroyo Seco canyon. Neighborhood parks such as Allendale Park, Vina Vieja Park, and Garfield Park in South Pasadena offer open green space, tennis, and pickleball courts, while the extensive curated gardens at The Huntington Library in neighboring San Marino provide quiet walking grounds.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: middlemanteam.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: quora.com Source 4: visitpasadena.com

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Living in Pasadena

Pasadena delivers an established urban-suburban lifestyle set against the dramatic backdrop of the San Gabriel Mountains, roughly ten miles northeast of Downtown Los Angeles. For relocating healthcare professionals, the city offers distinct neighborhood pockets: walkable apartment and condo living along the Colorado Boulevard and South Lake Avenue corridors in West Central, older rental complexes in North Central, and quiet, tree-lined residential streets filled with historic Craftsman bungalows in East Central. Public transit access is convenient via the Metro A Line, which connects Pasadena to Union Station in Downtown LA in twenty-three to forty minutes, though personal vehicles remain essential for regional commuting and off-corridor shifts. Daily downtime is enriched by cultural anchors like the Norton Simon Museum and Pasadena Playhouse, rugged trail runs through the Arroyo Seco and Eaton Canyon Natural Area, and open-air dining throughout Old Pasadena. The central tradeoffs involve parking friction, competitive single-family home buying, and peak-hour freeway congestion, though municipal rent stabilization protections provide stability for newcomers leasing apartments in the Crown City.

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