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Clinical Nurse II - NBMC Intensive Care Unit (Per Diem, Night)

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Northbay Healthcare

Fairfield, California

Eligibility
RN
Shift
Nights
Unit
ICU

Posted Aug 14

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Nights
Term
Per Diem
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
Above most CA PRN postings

CA PRN postings that state pay run $35/hr to $92/hr, the middle half $43/hr to $73/hr, across 510 postings.

About this role

At NorthBay Health a Registered Nurse on the Intensive Care Unit you will provide safe, effective, quality, excellent nursing care to our patients following Jean Watson’s Theory of Caring, the Relationship Based Care, and the NorthBay’s professional nursing practice model. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for all patients assigned to your care. You will also use a therapeutic professional relationship with the patient and their family along with your interdisciplinary team to facilitate the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health for the patient.

The NorthBay Way principles consisting of Caring, Communication, Collaboration, and Competence are values exhibited daily.

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of professional registered nursing. Nursing degree of BSN level or higher is required. (excludes grandfathered employees)

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License and

Certification

Valid, current and unencumbered RN license issued by the State of California. Current AHA or AHA equivalent BLS and ACLS Telemetry certification within 3 months of employment TNCC certification once in nursing career (must show proof if taken prior to coming to NorthBay Healthcare) or within 18 months of date of hire. National Certification in Critical Care preferred

Experience, Knowledge and

Skills

Minimum six month’s acute care (hospital) RN experience, one year in ICU preferred. Competent in providing skilled registered nursing care to ICU level patients Demonstrates skills in the areas including but not limited to: patient assessment, safe utilization of medications, and arrhythmia interpretation. Capable of working independently Proficient written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.

Other

All RNs in the Patient Care Services Department are required to wear Graphite (Dark Gray) colored scrubs per the professional appearance policy.

#northbay Interpersonal Skills and Values

Demonstrates NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Why NorthBay Health

NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.

We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U. S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.

We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.

NorthBay Health Benefits Options

NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs

  • shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.

Compensation Structure

NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1–5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.

Remote Work Disclosure

NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.

Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies

NorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.

More Information

Visit NorthBay Health Careers for recruitment FAQs and additional information.

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Requirements

  • RN
  • TNCC Certification
  • Care plan evaluation
  • Nursing
  • Medication safety
  • 403(b) matching
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  • Inpatient experience
  • Magnet hospital
  • RN License

Place

City
Fairfield, California
Median rent
$2,266/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$101,895/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
11% above the national average

California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.

Fairfield sits midway between San Francisco and Sacramento, offering nurses a quieter Solano County base with easy access to Napa Valley wine country and the Bay Area. Travis Air Force Base anchors the local economy, and the city blends suburban sprawl with rolling open-space preserves.

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

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

How this role fits you

About the employer

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NorthBay Health (also known as NorthBay Healthcare) is an independent, nonprofit health system founded in 1959 by civic leaders and physicians, serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions of Northern California. The system operates two acute-care hospitals—NorthBay Medical Center…

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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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