Clinical Nurse - Behavioral Health - Chula Vista - Psych Empath- CSU- Part-time NOC

Sharp HealthCare

Chula Vista, California

Eligibility: Psychiatric

Posted Aug 4 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour nights
Unit and setting: Psych
License: RN license California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing -REQUIRED
Term: Permanent

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New grads: Welcomed
License: California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing -REQUIRED Check your license
Certification: AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
Education: Graduate of nursing school.
Experience: 1 Year clinical experience (RNs with less than 12 months experience will complete the new grad requirements).

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Against similar roles: Pays above most California staff rolesCalifornia staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $96/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $73/hr, across 3,751 postings.

Benefits

Medical insurance (two HMO plans including vision)
Dental insurance (two PPO choices)
Flexible spending accounts
Accident insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance

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Paid time off (25 days in first year, including vacation, holiday and sick leave)
Wellness programs
Employee assistance program
Retirement plans (401(a) and 403(b))
Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
Discount programs (group legal, college savings, critical illness insurance, group auto and home insurance, pet insurance)
Vision insurance

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Union: Union position
Weekends: Every other weekend
On call: No call

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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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Job ID JR207799 Date posted 08/04/2026
Chula Vista, California
Chula Vista Medical Center
Night
Regular
Overview

At Sharp, being a nurse means transforming the health care experience for your patients, for your colleagues and for yourself. In a collaborative environment with state-of-the-art facilities and advanced clinical practices, we encourage you to follow your passions wherever they take you.

As a recognized leader in nursing excellence with Magnet® recognitions for high-quality, patient-centered care, we invite you to join us in providing health care the way it should be. We offer a wide variety of nursing positions — from RNs and clinical nurse leads to case managers and clinical nurse specialists.

What You Will Do

To provide direct and indirect nursing services to patients and families.

Required Qualifications Graduate of nursing school. 1 Year clinical experience (RNs with less than 12 months experience will complete the new grad requirements). California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing -REQUIRED AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

What's around it?

In Chula Vista, CA

Chula Vista, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 12% above the US average

Median rent: $2,229/mo
Household income: $108,032/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Chula Vista, CA

NeighborhoodsChula Vista is divided geographically by Interstate 805 into two distinct regions. West Chula Vista features established mid-century neighborhoods with larger lots, character homes, and immediate proximity to San Diego Bay and Third Avenue, generally lacking Mello-Roos fees. East Chula Vista consists of expansive master-planned communities developed from the 1990s onward, including Eastlake (encompassing Eastlake Shores, Eastlake Greens, and Eastlake Woods built around a central lake and golf course), Otay Ranch, San Miguel Ranch, and Rolling Hills Ranch, which feature community pools, HOAs, and newer multi-story construction.

Chula Vista is divided geographically by Interstate 805 into two distinct regions. West Chula Vista features established mid-century neighborhoods with larger lots, character homes, and immediate proximity to San Diego Bay and Third Avenue, generally lacking Mello-Roos fees.

East Chula Vista consists of expansive master-planned communities developed from the 1990s onward, including Eastlake (encompassing Eastlake Shores, Eastlake Greens, and Eastlake Woods built around a central lake and golf course), Otay Ranch, San Miguel Ranch, and Rolling Hills Ranch, which feature community pools, HOAs, and newer multi-story construction.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: cardenasandcompany.com Source 2: totalsocalhomes.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: youtube.com

Getting aroundRegional travel relies on Interstate 5 and Interstate 805 running north-south, along with the State Route 125 toll corridor serving the eastern master plans. Traveling north toward employment centers in downtown San Diego, Kearny Mesa, or UTC faces significant congestion and extended drive times during morning and evening rush hours. Western areas have access to the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Trolley light rail stations and bus lines, whereas eastern communities are largely dependent on personal vehicles.

Regional travel relies on Interstate 5 and Interstate 805 running north-south, along with the State Route 125 toll corridor serving the eastern master plans. Traveling north toward employment centers in downtown San Diego, Kearny Mesa, or UTC faces significant congestion and extended drive times during morning and evening rush hours.

Western areas have access to the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Trolley light rail stations and bus lines, whereas eastern communities are largely dependent on personal vehicles.

Sources

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

OutdoorsRecreational options extend across the city from San Diego Bay to the Otay mountain foothills, including J Street Marina Bayside Park and the 24-mile Bayshore Bikeway for cycling along the water. Wildlife viewing is centered at the Living Coast Discovery Center within the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, while inland residents utilize the extensive trail networks of Otay Valley Regional Park, boating and fishing at Lower Otay Lake, and sports facilities at the 155-acre Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center.

Recreational options extend across the city from San Diego Bay to the Otay mountain foothills, including J Street Marina Bayside Park and the 24-mile Bayshore Bikeway for cycling along the water. Wildlife viewing is centered at the Living Coast Discovery Center within the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, while inland residents utilize the extensive trail networks of Otay Valley Regional Park, boating and fishing at Lower Otay Lake, and sports facilities at the 155-acre Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitcalifornia.com Source 2: chulavistaca.gov Source 3: sandiego.org Source 4: rent.com

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Living in Chula Vista

Positioned between downtown San Diego and the Mexican border, Chula Vista offers healthcare professionals a distinctive mix of South Bay culture, scenic waterfront access, and expansive master-planned suburban comfort. The city is defined by a geographic split along Interstate 805: established neighborhoods to the west feature historic character, bayfront breezes, and walkable dining along Third Avenue Village, while master-planned enclaves to the east like Eastlake and Otay Ranch deliver newer tract homes, community pools, and top-tier schools such as Eastlake High. Off shift, nurses can cycle the 24-mile Bayshore Bikeway, visit the Living Coast Discovery Center, or sample celebrated regional fare like Tijuana-style tacos at Tacos El Gordo and craft pints at Chula Vista Brewery. The primary tradeoff centers on transportation: while local hospital commutes within the South Bay are straightforward, commuting north toward central San Diego, Kearny Mesa, or UTC on Interstate 5 or Interstate 805 involves heavy peak rush-hour gridlock. For healthcare workers seeking community-oriented neighborhoods and outdoor living without central San Diego prices, Chula Vista provides a well-rounded Southern California base.

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As of 2026Source 1: cardenasandcompany.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: visitcalifornia.com Source 4: sandiego.org Source 5: youtube.com

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Chula Vista, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.