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Staff RN - Emergency Room - Part Time 12 Hours Nights (7:00PM - 7:30AM) (Union, Non-Exempt)

Keck Medical Center of USC

Arcadia, California

$49.86–$76.69/hr

About $104k–$160k/yr

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Last seen active Aug 1, 2026

What this might mean for you

Keck Medical Center of USC is an academic medical center — teaching floors, residents in the halls, and more sub-specialties to grow into. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $104k–$160k a year. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.

What the posting states

Shift
Nights

About this role

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Accountable to the unit Manager and/or the Director of the department. Adherence to identified nursing standards of practice. Annually demonstrates competence in critical behaviors for assigned area. Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships. IV competency in IV therapy. Must demonstrate competency in medication administration and knowledge prior to administering medications. Responsible for the planning, directing, implementation, and evaluation of each patient. The implementation of nursing care may be delegated by the RN responsible for the patient to other licensed nursing staff, or may be assigned to unlicensed staff, subject to any limitations to their licensure, certification, level of competency, and/or regulation. The RN will direct care provided by the LVN, CNA, nursing student, and/or logistics technician. Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities. Demonstrates the IRAISE values in all professional and patient care interactions. Performs other duties as assigned by Manager / Director / Clinical Lead RN. POSITION SUMMARY A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care to patients. Services provided are for acutely ill patients with medical / surgical diagnoses or maternal child health, which are the primary reasons for admission. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs nursing care for patients with complex, multisystem needs.

Skills for this role

Patient CareMedication AdministrationIv Therapy

Requirements

  • Associate degree in nursing (required)
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)
  • Current RN licensure in the State of California (required)
  • ACLS certification (required)
  • BLS certification (required)
  • NIHSS Certification (required)
  • PALS Certification (required)
  • Work Place violence Course completed within 180 days from hire

About the employer

Keck Medical Center of USC
Academic Medical Center

Keck Medical Center of USC is an academic medical center and teaching hospital located in Los Angeles, California, operating as part of Keck Medicine of USC, the clinical enterprise of the University of Southern California. The facility includes specialized intensive…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Academic medical center and teaching hospital environment
  • Specialized high-acuity units including Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU
  • Structured performance management with defined competency frameworks

What reviewers flag

  • Night shift positions commonly posted for critical care roles, which may limit daytime scheduling options
  • No specific employee review content was accessible to confirm or refute reported workplace concerns
academicteachingquality-focusedstructuredcommunication-orientedprofessional development

Living in Arcadia, CA

Arcadia sits at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains in Los Angeles County, offering a leafy suburban feel with equestrian roots and the historic Santa Anita Park. Nurses enjoy easy access to hiking trails, major medical centers nearby, and a calm pace just outside central LA.

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State price level · California
110.7
11% above the national average
Median gross rent
$2,191/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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