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Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Full Time 12 Hour Midshift/Evening Shift (Union)

USC

Los Angeles, California

$47.58–$76.68/hr

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Posted Jul 31, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 1, 2026

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Base pay: $47.58–$76.68/hr

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As an integral member of the patient care team, the Registered Nurse supports the Chief Nursing Officer in leading the patient care team in providing for the safety, recovery and comfort of patients by implementing the nursing process (assessment, nursing diagnosis, developing the plan of care and the education plan; implementation of interventions, evaluation of interventions and revision of plan as needed); and provides education and advocacy. Practices in compliance with regulatory requirements including CMS Conditions of Participation, Title 22, CDPH regulations, DNV-GL/NIAHO standards, etc. The Registered Nurse supports department manager and director in quality improvement and growth of unit services; leadership in collaboration with co-workers and other departments; management of efficient services with meaningful and valuable outcomes.

Requirements

Graduation from Registered Nurse Program; BSN desired (if not upon hire, will obtain within 5 years preferred); 1 year clinical experience in an acute care setting preferred; California Registered Nurse License; BLS, ACLS, PALS, AB508 (within 30 days of hire), NIHSS (within 30 days of hire), NRP (within 6 months of hire), ENPC (within 12 months of hire); BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP must be AHA certified; All certifications must be active effective date of hire/transfer

About the employer

USC

Academic Medical Center

You are weighing Keck Medicine of USC in Los Angeles — a network of four hospitals (Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital) and more than 100 clinics across LA, Orange, Kern,…

What reviewers appreciate

Up to $40,000 customizable sign-on, loan repayment, and/or relocation for eligible full-time RNs at USC Arcadia
Relocation help for moves over 60 miles including moving expenses and housing allowance
Versant / Keck USC new-grad residency with Fall 2026 cohort discussed

What reviewers flag

Staff report shortages, missed breaks, heavy acuity, and work-life strain
Recent nurse strikes over staffing, meals/breaks, and healthcare plan cost increases
Layoffs of 89 in 2025 WARN notices and more than 400 system-wide since 2024

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Los Angeles blends year-round sunshine, Pacific coastline, and major healthcare systems from Westside hospitals to Downtown medical centers. Nurses relocating here find diverse neighborhoods stretching from beach communities like Santa Monica to inland valleys. Expect car culture, outdoor living, and a sprawling metropolis where hiking trails and entertainment venues sit near clinical opportunities.

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Metro price level · Los Angeles area: 113.6; 14% above the national average
Median gross rent: $1,933/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities

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