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San Mateo, California

Staff Nurse II, Behavioral Health Inpatient (Adult)

Registered NurseIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$86.59-$117.18/hr

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Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SMPMC-Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse, following the scope and standards of professional nursing practice, provides comprehensive patient-family centered care addressing potential and actual health and illness problems for patients and families.

A Registered Nurse, who, under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/ Director, has continual opportunity to exercise initiative and independent professional judgment, uses the nursing process to provide comprehensive patient centered nursing care for assigned patients; and as a primary member of a nursing care team, guides and monitors work of paraprofessional and other team members.

This care is performed as a part of a customer focused, service oriented team that incorporates the values of Mills Peninsula Health Services in a confidential environment.

The Registered Nurse integrates the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and the Patients' Bill of Rights, Professional Scope and Standards of Practice and pertinent Specialty Standards into his or her nursing practice.

Job Description

Education

  • Graduation from accredited School of Nursing
  • Minimum: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)

Certification & Licensure

  • RN-Registered Nurse of California
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Required Experience

Two years of relevant behavioral health experience

Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge of the pathophysiology, common treatments, medications, complications and prevention strategies for area of clinical practice

  • Knowledge of QSEN Competencies: Quality and Patient Safety Education core nursing competencies
  • Thorough knowledge of nursing process and/or surgical procedures
  • Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
  • Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills to promote effective with patient/families and staff interactions
  • Able to navigate electronic health record (EHR) and successfully complete competency
  • Demonstrates flexibility, self-motivation
  • Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written English
  • Must have visual and hearing acuity

Job Shift

Evenings

Schedule: Part Time

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Rotating Weekends

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

28

Employee Status

Regular

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $86.59 to $117.18 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive patient-family centered care while exercising independent professional judgment within the nursing process. They also guide and monitor the work of paraprofessional team members in a service-oriented, confidential environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) and possess a valid California RN license along with BLS certification. A minimum of two years of relevant behavioral health experience is required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Behavioral health nursingMedication administration

Behavioral Health — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 44 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 61% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$212k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $191k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Behavioral Health (RN) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 138 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in San Mateo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.81M
Typical market rent
$3,917/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sutter Health

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Benefits