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Desk Nurse

Vacaville Ranch Post-Acute

Vacaville, California

$45/hr

About $94k–$104k/yr

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Posted Aug 20, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 20, 2026

What this means for you

Vacaville Ranch Post-Acute is long-term care — slower turnover and deeper relationships with the people you look after. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $94k–$104k a year. It's a day shift — the busiest hours, the fullest crew, and your evenings back.

What the listing says

Shift
Days · 8-hour
Weekends, holidays, call
Weekends required

About this role

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Desk Nurse- Tuesday-Saturday 1:00PM-9:00PM Responsibilities: Assist clinical team, document daily, perform daily dressing changes for patients, change and apply wound vac dressings as applicable. Carrying out orders by doctors, assisting nurses on floor when treatments are complete. Qualifications: Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in California 1-2 years of experience in a Nursing or similar Facility preferred Customer service and emotional maturity– ability to remain calm/kind in all situations Outstanding communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills Responsibilities: Observe, document and report on symptoms and any change in conditions of assigned patients/residents Take and record temperatures, respiration and pulse Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, recording results/outcomes Set up treatment trays, clean and prepare equipment as needed and directed by DON Maintain accurate, understandable patient care records and other clinical documentation Identify process, or other facility issues, offering solutions for improvements to DON or Administrator in a professional collaborative manner Lead by example in supporting a kind, collaborative and supportive work environment Benefits: Competitive pay Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying a substantial portion of costs (voluntary supplemental plan options available) 401(k) with discretionary company match annually Company paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up options available) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday) Employee Assistance program Tuition Assistance and Profession Enhancement Funds Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more…. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. *Benefits available to full-time employees. At Vacaville Ranch Post-Acute, our employees are the key to providing quality care. At Vacaville Ranch Post-Acute, we believe in the power of teamwork to provide exceptional care for our seniors. That’s why we’ve created an environment where our staff interact with every patient, resident, and family member with genuine compassion. Join the Vacaville Ranch Post-Acute family and experience the difference that comes from working with a company that puts people first. We invite you to take the first step in exploring a possible career at Vacaville Ranch Post-Acute. If you are interested, please click the button below to fill out an application. Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 / hour Benefits: Flexible schedule Paid time off Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Disability insurance 401(k) 401(k) matching Referral program Employee discount Job Type: fulltime, parttime Schedule: Monday to Friday Day shift Education: No education required Work location: On-site

Skills for this role

Dressing ChangesWound Vac DressingsMedication AdministrationVital Signs MonitoringClinical Documentation

Requirements

  • LVN
  • RN

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Employee assistance program

About the employer

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Vacaville Ranch Post-Acute
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You would be applying to Vacaville Ranch Post-Acute in Vacaville, California. The two postings on file pay $35 to $45 an hour, centering at $40. Next to that, a TEEMA figure nearby sits at $43 an hour — a few…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • $35 to $45 an hour on the two postings on file
  • Team bonding and inservice with sister post-acute sites
  • Sign-on, retention, and relocation offers described in a public post

What reviewers flag

  • Pay band rests on only two postings
  • A nearby TEEMA midpoint sits at $43 an hour against $40 here
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Living in Vacaville, CA

Vacaville sits between Sacramento and the Bay Area along I-80, giving nurses a quieter mid-size-city base with weekend access to both regions. Rolling hills frame the town, and the historic Nut Tree area remains a recognizable local landmark for dining and shopping.

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State price level · California
11% above the national average
State index 110.7 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$2,299/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$111,126/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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

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