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Registered Nurse (RN) - Crisis Stabilization Unit
Company : Prime Healthcare Services
Location : Chula Vista, CA, 91911
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 7 January 2026
Overview
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Paradise Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Paradise Valley Hospital is the South Bay’s oldest hospital, the second oldest hospital in all of San Diego County, and the largest employer in National City. For more than 100 years, Paradise Valley Hospital has served San Diego faithfully, proud of our heritage and providing numerous programs and services to meet the changing needs of our community. Our 291-bed, acute care hospital featuresthe San Diego Spine & Joint Center, a highly credentialed acute rehabilitation center, our Paradise Health & Senior Center, a fully equipped and modern cardiac catheterization lab, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical services, and 24-hour emergency services. In addition to our healthcare services, we offer comprehensive behavioral health services on the hospital campus and Bayview campus in Chula Vista. Services include psychiatric continuum of care for adult patients, inpatient services, and intensive outpatient services. Learn more at https://www.paradisevalleyhospital.net/.
Responsibilities
Registered nurses (RNs) perform basic duties that include treating patients, educating patients about mental and medical conditions, and providing advice and emotional support to patients’ and/or family members, running therapeutic groups, psychiatric crisis intervention, seclusion and restraint of patients. RNs record patients’ medical histories and symptoms, help to perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation. RNs teach patients and their families how to manage their illness or injury, diet and exercise programs, and self-administration of medication and physical therapy. Other related duties.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Must have current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse2. BLS upon hire and maintain current.3. Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards. 4. Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units. 5. Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care. 6. Behavioral Violence Prevention within 6 months of hire and maintain current annually
Pay Transparency
Paradise Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. The current compensation range for this role is $48.24 to $66.50. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status
Full TimeShift
NightsEqual Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Frequently asked questions
Registered Nurses in Crisis Stabilization Units focus on acute psychiatric care, including crisis intervention and managing behavioral health emergencies. This contrasts with general nursing by emphasizing mental health laws, therapeutic communication, and restraint protocols, making it a specialized, high-stress yet rewarding nursing pathway.
Beyond a valid RN license and BLS certification, knowledge of mental health laws and annual behavioral violence prevention training are crucial. Certifications in psychiatric nursing or crisis intervention techniques significantly boost competence and career prospects in crisis stabilization settings.
Night shifts often involve managing psychiatric crises, administering medications, monitoring patient safety during episodes of agitation, running therapeutic groups, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuous behavioral health care in fast-paced environments.
Prime Healthcare Services offers a robust benefits package tailored to individual needs, a reputable acute care hospital with comprehensive behavioral health services, and a deeply rooted community presence, providing both professional growth and meaningful patient impact.
Working here means engaging with a century-old institution known for its quality care, access to advanced medical facilities including behavioral health units, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team committed to mental health excellence.
Demand for crisis nurses in Chula Vista is growing due to increased awareness of mental health needs. However, competition remains moderate, with employers valuing specialized certifications and hands-on crisis intervention experience, particularly during night shifts.
Crisis nurses often navigate diverse cultural backgrounds and socioeconomic factors unique to San Diego's population. Challenges include addressing stigma around mental health, managing language barriers, and coordinating care amidst varying insurance coverages.
Registered Nurses in crisis roles at Paradise Valley Hospital earn between $48.24 and $66.50 hourly, reflecting the specialized skills required, local living costs, and night shift differentials common in behavioral health nursing.
This RN specialty demands acute psychiatric assessment skills, crisis de-escalation techniques, and comprehensive knowledge of behavioral health programming, whereas general clinical nurse coordinators may focus more on administrative and broader patient care coordination.
Prime Healthcare emphasizes quality, compassion, and community, which translates into empathetic crisis intervention, patient education, and collaborative care among nursing staff, fostering a supportive environment for both patients and clinicians.