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Nurse Shift Manager Cardiac ICU

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CommonSpirit Health

Stockton, California

Eligibility
RNCritical Care

Posted Sep 11

What the listing says

Role

Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
Top of CA ICU pay

CA ICU postings that state pay run $47/hr to $76/hr, the middle half $50/hr to $69/hr, across 178 postings.

About this role

As a Nurse Shift Manager, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes adds tremendous value to our nursing team.

Every day you will advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives.

To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.

  • Collaborates with other area supervisors as required to support the hospital's role as a community health service provider.
  • Assists in implementing a unit Quality Management Program consistent with hospital wide Performance Improvement Plan. Operates the units within the financial and productivity guidelines, setting goals and developing policies that support this objective.
  • Provides for quality services by ensuring that the staff are well trained in the services to be provided.
  • Addresses, escalates or resolves unit issues, including problem resolution related to customer complaints, concerns and suggestions.

Sourced from CommonSpirit Health’s careers page.

Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification - American Heart Association

Benefits

  • Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off (minimum of 14 days annually)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Retirement plan benefits including 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits

Place

City
Stockton, California
Median rent
$1,577/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$79,907/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
5% above the national average

Stockton area index 105.1, where 100 is the national average.

Stockton sits in California's Central Valley along the San Joaquin Delta, offering waterfront views and a relaxed inland pace. The city blends agricultural heritage with cultural diversity, featuring downtown dining and the historic Miracle Mile district. It's an affordable alternative to coastal California with easy access to both Sacramento and the Bay Area.

Map showing the location of Stockton, CA
Approximate location in Stockton, CA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

How this role fits you

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On your path

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

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  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
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