Clinical RN II- PostPartum
Escondido, California
You'll care for postpartum mothers and their newborns on this unit.
Posted Sep 15
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour shifts · nights 12-hour Shift - Night (United States of America)72 hours per pay period
- Unit and setting
- Postpartum unit Nursing care provided on this unit is care of the postpartum mother, immediate and on-going care of the newborn.postpartum mothers and their newborns
- License
- RN license Minimum Education: As required by certification and/or licensureCurrent licensure
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current licensure Minimum Education: As required by certification and/or licensure
- Certification
- BLS Healthcare Provider (AHA) American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider
- Certification
- NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
- Experience
- 1 year of postpartum RN experience Minimum Experience: 1 year of directly related RN experience in postpartum care of the mother, immediate and ongoing care of the infant
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's degree Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of postpartum RN experience Preferred Experience: 2+ years of directly related RN experience in post partum care of the mother, immediate and ongoing care of the infant
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Escondido staff RN rolesEscondido staff RN postings that state pay run $50/hr to $61/hr, the middle half $52/hr to $54/hr, across 43 postings.
The role and schedule
- Union
- Union position
- Day to day
- supervise and direct nursing and ancillary staff supervising and responsibly directing the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel
- Day to day
- direct 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 (9/21/2026) to have bidding rights. * Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights.
The workplace
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 and differentials?
- 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, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Labor & Delivery is a specialty you move into. Waitlists are common; med surg keeps you moving.
Original listing
Posted on Palomar Health’s careers page.
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- Department
- Postpartum
- Union
- CNA
- Shift
- 12-hour Shift - Night (United States of America)
- Hours per pay period
- 72
- Range:54.15-78.82
- Posting Date: 9/15/2026
- Internal Closing Date: 9/21/2026
- Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights.
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. Nursing care provided on this unit is care of the postpartum mother, immediate and on-going care of the newborn. Coordinates plan of care with the client, their family and the interdisciplinary team.
Also responsible for supervising and responsibly directing the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel, utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion and independent 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 Preferred
Education
Bachelor's Degree Minimum
Experience
1 year of directly related RN experience in postpartum care of the mother, immediate and ongoing care of the infant Preferred
Experience
2+ years of directly related RN experience in post partum care of the mother, immediate and ongoing care of the infant Required
Certification
- American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
- Preferred
Certification
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?
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