Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

Desert Care Network

Palm Springs, California

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 23

Shift and hours: Nights
Unit and setting: Tele
License: RN licenseCurrent CA Registered Nurse License
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

License: Current CA Registered Nurse License
One of these: Associate Degree in Nursing ADN (G70AH / G70AK)
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing BSN (G70AZ / G70AD)
Certification: Current American Heart Association BLS certification and ACLS certification (maintain current at all times)
Also asks: Must comply with Respiratory Fit Testing Protection Policy
Also asks: Must successfully complete EKG test within (60) sixty days of hire/ transferAfter hire
Also asks: Effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels and able to maintain positive working relationships with parents, families, and co-workers
Also asks: Possess active listening skills
Also asks: Compassionate and non judgmental care giver and advocate
Also asks: Able to independently manage multiple priorities
Also asks: #LI-JS4

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What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for California staff rolesCalifornia staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $96/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $73/hr, across 3,751 postings.
Sign-on bonus: $15,000

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Shift: Nights Job type: Full Time

Hours

Up to $15,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience! The Clinical Nurse assumes principal responsibility for the total nursing care, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation of each assigned patient. The staff nurse initiates teaching and educates the patient and family/or significant other to attain optimal health.

Access to all Patient Health Information for treatment purposes only. Department Specific Duties Maintain Chemotherapy Competency Obtains information and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development.

Understands the range of treatment needed as appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Maintains Annual competencies. Performs and documents accurate comprehensive and daily assessments per policy and standards for specific unit.

Demonstrates knowledge associated with specific unit disease processes. Demonstrates knowledge of commonly used drugs for specific unit. Initiates, documents progressive patient, and family/significant teaching.

Facilitates the discharge process ensuring all goals are addressed prior to discharge. Initiates interdisciplinary communications and incorporates recommendations. Works with other disciplines for complex discharge planning and early facilitation of discharge process.

Required

Current CA Registered Nurse License Associate Degree in Nursing ADN (G70AH / G70AK) or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing BSN (G70AZ / G70AD) Current American Heart Association BLS certification and ACLS certification (maintain current at all times) Effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels and able to maintain positive working relationships with parents, families, and co-workers Possess active listening skills Compassionate and non judgmental care giver and advocate Able to independently manage multiple priorities Must comply with Respiratory Fit Testing Protection Policy Must successfully complete EKG test within (60) sixty days of hire/ transfer #LI-JS4

What's around it?

In Palm Springs, CA

Palm Springs, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent: $1,562/mo
Household income: $73,119/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Palm Springs, CA

NeighborhoodsOld Las Palmas and The Movie Colony offer historic estate and mid-century architecture directly adjacent to downtown, with The Movie Colony placing healthcare workers less than five minutes from Desert Regional Medical Center and Ruth Hardy Park. Tahquitz River Estates features deep lots and an eclectic mix of 1930s homes and classic mid-century builds, while South Palm Springs draws residents to enclaves like Twin Palms, Deep Well Estates, Indian Canyons, The Mesa, and Andreas Hills for dramatic mountain views. For more attainable housing options, many valley professionals look just east down Highway 111 toward Cathedral City and Palm Desert.

Old Las Palmas and The Movie Colony offer historic estate and mid-century architecture directly adjacent to downtown, with The Movie Colony placing healthcare workers less than five minutes from Desert Regional Medical Center and Ruth Hardy Park. Tahquitz River Estates features deep lots and an eclectic mix of 1930s homes and classic mid-century builds, while South Palm Springs draws residents to enclaves like Twin Palms, Deep Well Estates, Indian Canyons, The Mesa, and Andreas Hills for dramatic mountain views.

For more attainable housing options, many valley professionals look just east down Highway 111 toward Cathedral City and Palm Desert.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: paulkaplanhomes.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: youtube.com

Getting aroundCommutes across Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley are generally fluid with minimal gridlock outside of major seasonal festival weekends, centering on thoroughfares like Highway 111, Vista Chino, and East Palm Canyon Drive. Staff commuting to Desert Regional Medical Center benefit from its central position near downtown and The Movie Colony, where nearby neighborhood access takes under five minutes. Regional travel to healthcare facilities in Rancho Mirage or Palm Desert relies heavily on Highway 111 and Interstate 10, while the local street grid keeps airport runs to Palm Springs International under ten minutes from core residential areas.

Commutes across Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley are generally fluid with minimal gridlock outside of major seasonal festival weekends, centering on thoroughfares like Highway 111, Vista Chino, and East Palm Canyon Drive. Staff commuting to Desert Regional Medical Center benefit from its central position near downtown and The Movie Colony, where nearby neighborhood access takes under five minutes.

Regional travel to healthcare facilities in Rancho Mirage or Palm Desert relies heavily on Highway 111 and Interstate 10, while the local street grid keeps airport runs to Palm Springs International under ten minutes from core residential areas.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: paulkaplanhomes.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: totalsocalhomes.com

OutdoorsOutdoor life is dominated by the dramatic backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains and easy access to Joshua Tree National Park for rock climbing, hiking, and stargazing. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway transports visitors from the desert floor up over 8,500 feet into the cool alpine trails of Mount San Jacinto State Park within ten minutes. In town, Ruth Hardy Park provides public tennis courts, green space, and a dog park, while Tahquitz Canyon offers desert waterfall hikes and morning road cyclists take advantage of low-traffic dawn hours before midday heat sets in.

Outdoor life is dominated by the dramatic backdrop of the San Jacinto Mountains and easy access to Joshua Tree National Park for rock climbing, hiking, and stargazing. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway transports visitors from the desert floor up over 8,500 feet into the cool alpine trails of Mount San Jacinto State Park within ten minutes.

In town, Ruth Hardy Park provides public tennis courts, green space, and a dog park, while Tahquitz Canyon offers desert waterfall hikes and morning road cyclists take advantage of low-traffic dawn hours before midday heat sets in.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: paulkaplanhomes.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: vareproperties.com Source 4: bloggeratlarge.com Source 5: paulkaplanhomes.com

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Living in Palm Springs

Palm Springs combines iconic mid-century modern design with a relaxed desert pace, set dramatically against the sheer cliffs of the San Jacinto Mountains. For healthcare professionals relocating to Desert Regional Medical Center, the city offers an enviable commute, with central neighborhoods like The Movie Colony, Old Las Palmas, and Tahquitz River Estates placing staff within a five- to ten-minute drive of hospital facilities. Daily life revolves around outdoor living, whether taking the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway into Mount San Jacinto State Park's alpine trails, exploring Palm Canyon Drive's dining scene, or sampling local staples at the Thursday VillageFest. However, adapting to the Coachella Valley involves real lifestyle trade-offs. Summer temperatures demand an indoor lifestyle or early dawn shifts, while winter brings waves of seasonal visitors and festival traffic. Prospective homebuyers must also navigate unique regional nuances, such as fee-simple versus leased-land parcels. For nurses seeking an inclusive, arts-rich community with resort amenities, year-round sunshine, and quick access to Joshua Tree National Park, Palm Springs provides a distinct desert haven that balances clinical focus with an easygoing architectural charm.

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As of 2026Source 1: paulkaplanhomes.com Source 2: vareproperties.com Source 3: bloggeratlarge.com Source 4: youtube.com Source 5: youtube.com

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