OPEN·PER DIEM·POSTED OCTOBER 14, 2026
Per Diem Charge Registered Psych Nurse
STARS Behavioral Health Group · Bakersfield, CA
Hourly pay
$47.50
Shift-hours adjusted
Weekly pay
$1,900
Annualized
$98,800
vs. California median
-40%
Psychiatric Nurse: $79.00/hr
01·THE DETAILS
| Job type | Per diem |
| Posted pay range | $47.00–$48.00/hr |
| Posted | October 14, 2026 |
| Listed on | Indeed |
About the job
================================================ join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a great place to work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with US in our mission to improve mental healthcare.
A TrueRounds recruiter can share the full description when you apply.
02·HOW THE PAY COMPARES
40% below the California median.
Psychiatric Nurse jobs in California pay a median of $79.00/hr, with the middle half between $66.10 and $85.00. This one pays $47.50/hr.
P25
$66
P50
$79
P75
$85
YOU
THIS JOB $47.50/HRBAND = MIDDLE 50% OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PAY IN CALIFORNIA
03·SIMILAR JOBS·PSYCHIATRIC NURSE IN CALIFORNIA
| Job | Location | Pay | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Psychiatric Nurse OR Licensed Vocational Nurse Pinnacle Treatment Centers | Bakersfield, CA | $26.00/hr | October 20, 2026 |
| Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Pmhnp Enara Family Counseling | El Cajon, CA | $85.00/hr | October 19, 2026 |
| Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Physician Assistant. Allied Psychiatry & Mental Health | Newport Beach, CA | $90.00/hr | October 19, 2026 |
| Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Hillside Wellness Center | Sherman Oaks, CA | $82.50/hr | October 13, 2026 |
| Behavioral Health Nurse Clearview Treatment Programs | Venice, CA | $45.00/hr | October 13, 2026 |
| Noc LVN / Lpt Psychiatric Nurse CALIFORNIA PSYCHIATRIC TRANSITIONS | Delhi, CA | $28.00/hr | October 12, 2026 |