Nurse - RN
CRF Behavioral Healthcare
Escondido, California
$48.08–$50.48/hr
About $100k–$105k/yr
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Posted Aug 11, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 12, 2026
What this means for you
The posted pay pencils out to roughly $100k–$105k a year. It's an evening shift — the day's work winding down, and the building quieting around you. Eight-hour shifts keep the days human-sized — rarer than it should be, and worth noticing.
What the listing says
- Shift
- Evenings · 8-hour
About this role
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Skills for this role
Certifications
Requirements
- California RN License
- Patient condition reporting
- Mental health stabilization
- Medication safety and administration compliance
- Psychiatry
- Electronic health records (EHR) management
- Referral services for crisis intervention support
- RN License
- BLS Certification
About the employer
CRF Behavioral Healthcare (formerly Community Research Foundation) is a San Diego-based not-for-profit corporation that treats, educates, and rehabilitates individuals with mental health challenges. The organization operates 35 programs and serves 70 schools throughout San Diego County, providing care to more…
What reviewers appreciate
- Free clinical supervision counting toward licensure hours at most programs
- License renewal costs covered when required for role
- Up to 31 paid days off per year (19 PTO days plus 12 paid holidays) for full-time employees
What reviewers flag
- Work-life balance rated only 2.6 out of 5 on Indeed reviews
- Pay and benefits rated below average at 2.8 out of 5 on Indeed reviews
- Some nursing positions require evening shifts (e.g., 3:30 pm - 12:00 am)
Living in Escondido, CA
Tucked in a North County valley, Escondido blends agricultural roots with suburban ease. Stone Brewing's flagship taproom, a revived downtown arts district, and weekly farmers markets give the city a grounded, unhurried feel—while Palomar Medical Center anchors steady demand for nurses. Coast and desert are each an hour away.
- State price level · California
- 11% above the national average
- State index 110.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,046/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $91,967/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekend, 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?