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Float Pool RN IV CCU $45K Hiring Incentive

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Palomar Health

Escondido, California

You'll float within defined clusters of acutely ill or injured patients across the Health System.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Jul 17

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour nights · Nights · 12-⁠hour night shift 12-hour Shift - Night (United States of America)
Unit and setting
Float Pool where acutely ill or injured patients are hospitalizedacutely ill or injured patients
License
RN license Required License: Current CA RN LicenseCurrent California RN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current California RN license Required License: Current CA RN License Check your license
Certification
BLS (AHA Healthcare Provider) American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider
Certification
ACLS (AHA) American Heart Association recognized Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Experience
3 years as a Registered Nurse Minimum Experience: 3 years of experience as Registered Nurse with 2 years of experience in Critical Care
Experience
2 years in critical care
Also asks
Speak and read English well enough to do the job Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.
Also asks
Palomar Health Trauma Nurse orientation within 120 days of hireAfter hire · within 120 days of hire Palomar Health Trauma Nurse orientation course within 120 days of hire

Preferred

Certification
Specialty certification in your area of practice Preferred Certification: Certification in specialty area of practice or role
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Experience
3+ years as a Registered Nurse in critical care Preferred Experience: 3+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Critical Care

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Escondido staff RN payEscondido staff RN postings that state pay run $50/hr to $61/hr, the middle half $52/hr to $54/hr, across 43 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$45,000
Bonus
$45K hiring incentive Float Pool RN IV CCU $45K Hiring Incentive

The role and schedule

Union
Union position
Floating
Floats across eight units based on skills and competencies
Day to day
Coordinated care for an assigned group of patients Primarily responsible for the delivery of coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients within an assigned unit
Day to day
Supervises assigned nursing and ancillary staff Responsible for supervising and directing the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel
Day to day
Directs patient lifts and mobilization The Registered Nurse shall be responsible for the observation and direction of patient lifts and mobilization and shall participate as needed in patient handling.
Details
Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date to have bidding rights. * Internal Candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights.

The workplace

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Palomar Health
Health system employer

Palomar Health posts RN pay in public ranges — roughly $45/hour at the low end for charge and forensic roles, and $54 to $79/hour for critical care — with large hiring incentives attached to hard-to-fill lines. Escondido sits about 30…

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

Original listing

Posted on Palomar Health’s careers page.

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Department
Nursing Administration
Union
CNA
Shift
12-hour Shift - Night (United States of America)
Hours per pay period
72
  • Salary Range: 62.07 - 85.79
  • Posting Date: 05/15/2026
  • Internal Closing Date: 05/21/2026
  • Internal Candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights.

The Float Pool RN CCU is an experienced clinical nurse hired into the float pool to work within defined clusters where acutely ill or injured patients are hospitalized across the Health System. This position may float to Critical Care, Progressive Care/IMC, Emergency Department, Acute Rehab, Post Partum, Medical/Surgical, Telemetry or Mental Health based upon skills, experience, and competencies. Primarily responsible for the delivery of coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients within an assigned unit and for the day-to-day management and supervision of the related clinical activities.

Accountable for coordinating the plan of care with the patient, family and the interdisciplinary team. Responsible for supervising and directing the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel, utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion, independent decision making, and critical judgment. Understands and adheres to the California Nurse Practice Act, The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, the ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing.

The Registered Nurse shall be responsible for the observation and direction of patient lifts and mobilization and shall participate as needed in patient handling. Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail).

Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards.

Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health. Job Requirements Minimum

Education

  • As required by certification and/or licensure
  • Palomar Health Trauma Nurse orientation course within 120 days of hire
  • Preferred

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Minimum

Experience

3 years of experience as Registered Nurse with 2 years of experience in Critical Care Preferred

Experience

3+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Critical Care Required

Certification

  • American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider
  • American Heart Association recognized Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Preferred

Certification

Certification in specialty area of practice or role Required License: Current CA RN License Preferred License: Not Applicable We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

What's around it?

In Escondido, CA

Escondido, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent
$2,046/mo
Household income
$91,967/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Escondido, CA

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