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Crestwood Behavioral Health
San Diego, California

Regional (Travel) Director of Nursing

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$166k-$187k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!

For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey. Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!

Title: Regional (Travel) Director of Nursing

Job Duties: Under the supervision of the assigned campus administrator, directs and coordinates all aspects of nursing, including, but not limited to, infection control, pharmacy, laboratory, quality assurance, medical records, and staff education.

Ensures compliance with established policies and procedures of the overall program and timely completion of respective reporting requirements.

The Regional (Travel) Director of Nursing is also responsible for the maintenance of quality improvement activities in compliance with current licensing and accrediting policies and regulations.

In addition, the Regional (Travel) Director of Nursing supports all disciplines in the development of a marketing strategy and efforts to network with existing and potential referral sources.

Temporarily fills nursing leadership vacancies, vacations, leaves of absence, new program start up, operational crisis or provides interim augmented nursing support across campuses in the assigned region.

Openings: Crestwood is looking for 2 Regional (Travel) Directors of Nursing. One for the Northern California (primarily bay area) and one Southern California (San Diego) regions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
  • Master's degree (MSN or MHA) is preferred.
  • Active unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of California.
  • Minimum of 1 years Nursing supervisory experience within the last 5 years.
  • CPR and first aid certified (American Heart Association) is preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of DSM-5-TR, NANDA, PSR and recovery principles.
  • Knowledgeable of all applicable regulations and standards.
  • Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees Including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Sick Leave Buy Back
  • 401(k) Retirement
  • Scholarship Program
  • Educational Loan Assistance Program
  • Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates
  • Competitive Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Service Awards

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The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay per hour at the time of posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to candidate's skills, experience, licensure, and program acuity.

Pay Range

$166,400—$187,200 USD

It’s About Growth! Our employees are our most valuable assets.

Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California’s leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood.

Check out our Career Page to learn more about being a part the Crestwood Family and the benefits available. workatcrestwood.com

Crestwood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone.

We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Key Responsibilities

The Regional Director of Nursing directs and coordinates all nursing aspects, including infection control, quality assurance, and staff education across assigned campuses. They also provide interim leadership support and assist in developing marketing strategies and referral networking.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Medical records managementRegulatory complianceClinical supervisionCrisis management

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 56% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$177k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $160k 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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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 30% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Diego

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.01M≈ 6.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,036/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
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.

BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Crestwood Behavioral Health

Mental Health Care
Sacramento, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Sick Leave Buy Back
401(k) Retirement