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Action/RRT Team RN (CLIN NURSE 2)

UC Davis Health

Sacramento, California

$77.41–$104.16/hr

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Posted Jul 31, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 2, 2026

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Base pay: $77.41–$104.16/hr

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The CN identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations, directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned and promotes compliance and support for policies. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Registered Nurses on the Action/RRT Team within the Patient Care Resources department at UC Davis Medical Center, provide care to adult and pediatric patients with a variety of critical care needs. The Action/Rapid Response Team (RRT) position provides direct patient care to a diverse patient population, often providing emergent critical care nursing.

Requirements

Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
Three years of adult critical care RN experience in an acute care hospital within the last 5 years
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately

Benefits

High quality and low-cost medical plans
Dental and vision coverage paid by UC
Retirement plans including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
Supplemental insurance including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding
Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
Employee Well-being resources and programming
On-site Employee Assistance Program including free mental health services

About the employer

UC Davis Health

Academic Medical Center

You would be joining UC Davis Health in Sacramento, California. Concrete pay bands, unit ratios, and residency details are not in the validated set yet, so you will want to confirm those directly on the posting and with the hiring…

What reviewers appreciate

Sacramento often described by nurses as a strong value option in California
midway between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe for weekend trips
diverse population and nearby universities

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cost of living about 7% above the national price level
very hot summers
California graduated income tax reaches some of the highest U.S. brackets

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Metro price level · Sacramento area: 106.7; 7% above the national average
Median gross rent: $1,779/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities

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