Registered Nurse
San Martin, California
RN · Mental Health Care
Posted Jul 12 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- Days
- Hours a week
- 43
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days · 5 a week · 43 hours
- Weekends
- Every weekend
- Term
- Permanent
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in California is $49/hr, across 1912 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Registered Nurse position at Embark Behavioral Health's Short-Term Residential Treatment Center in San Martin, CA. Responsible for medical emergencies and general medical support of students. Duties include administering medications and injections, managing med room, submitting doctor's orders to pharmacy, communicating with outside providers, monitoring skin checks for self-harm behavior, determining sick bed placement, accompanying students to clinic or hospital, checking vital signs and weight, and communicating medical information to the Treatment Team and Psychiatrist.
Schedule
Tuesday–Saturday, 12:30 PM–9:00 PM, full-time.
Sourced from a public job board.
“Min of 1 year of nursing experience is required Mental or behavioral health setting experience preferred Experience working with adolescents preferred E” · from this posting
Requirements
- The position requires an active CA RN license, an active and good standing driver license, and current CPR certification. Min of 1 year of nursing experience is required Mental or behavioral health setting experience preferred Experience working with adolescents preferred Experience charting in EMR systems Experience or knowledge of health insurance submission processes.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions
- Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt
- Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available
- 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period
- PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life's challenges
Place
- City
- San Martin, California
- Rent against this pay
- 31% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $158,250/yr
- State price level
- 11% above the national average
$2,613 median rent against $8,385 a month at $45/hr for 43 hours a week, before tax.
all local households, not nurse pay
California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.
San Martin is a small, rural community in southern Santa Clara County, nestled between Gilroy and Morgan Hill. Known for its vineyards, ranches, and quiet country roads, it offers a laid-back alternative to Bay Area congestion while keeping San Jose within easy commuting distance. A good fit for nurses seeking space and slower-paced living.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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About the employer
Embark Behavioral Health operates short-term residential treatment centers serving adolescents (ages 12-17) with behavioral health needs. Nurses at Embark work in a residential setting rather than a traditional hospital, providing medical support integrated with a broader behavioral health treatment program.…
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
