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Staff Nurse II, Operating Room Float Pool

Accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care in an acute patient setting.

Posted Oct 13

Shift and hours
10-⁠hour rotating40 hours a week
Unit and setting
CPMC Mission Bernal · Hospital CPMC-California Pacific Med Center - Mission Bernal
License
RN license RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is providedRN license for the state where care is provided
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
RN license for the state where care is provided RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided
Certification
BLS Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Experience
2 years recent relevant experience 2 years of recent relevant experience.
Experience
2 years RN experience in scrubbing and circulating 2 years RN with experience in Scrubbing and Circulating
Also asks
graduate of an accredited school of nursing Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Also asks
independently scrub and support Orthopedic, Orthopedic Spine, and Neurosurgical cases Must be able to independently scrub and support Orthopedic, Orthopedic Spine, and Neurosurgical cases.
Also asks
independently circulate Transplant, Cardiac, Robotic, General Surgery, and Gynecologic cases Must be able to independently circulate Transplant, Cardiac, Robotic, General Surgery, and Gynecologic cases.
Also asks
basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook).

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of San Francisco staff RN paySan Francisco staff RN postings that state pay run $54/hr to $93/hr, the middle half $83/hr to $87/hr, across 79 postings.
Pay reviews
range may vary by geographic location where the position is filled The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled.
Pay reviews
total compensation considers experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs

Benefits

  • Benefitscomprehensive benefits packageEligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

The role and schedule

Union
Union position
Day to day
functions in both scrub nurse and circulating nurse roles This role is responsible for functioning in both the scrub nurse and circulating nurse roles
Day to day
independently scrub and support Orthopedic, Orthopedic Spine, and Neurosurgical cases
Day to day
independently circulate Transplant, Cardiac, Robotic, General Surgery, and Gynecologic cases
Floating
covers multiple surgical specialties and campuses provides perioperative nursing support across multiple surgical specialties and campuses
Details
may handle hazardous drugs under USP 800 guidelines
Travel
works across multiple campuses across multiple surgical specialties and campuses

The workplace

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Health system employer

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

Original listing

Posted on Sutter Health’s careers page.

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We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: CPMC-California Pacific Med Center - Mission Bernal Position

Overview

Accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care in an acute patient setting. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in an assigned area. Develops, implements, and coordinates a plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors.

Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. The Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) provides perioperative nursing support across multiple surgical specialties and campuses, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.

This role is responsible for functioning in both the scrub nurse and circulating nurse roles, utilizing specialized clinical knowledge and skills to support surgical procedures. The Float Pool RN collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary team members to promote positive patient outcomes, maintain a safe surgical environment, and ensure adherence to established policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. The position requires flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in diverse perioperative settings while supporting operational and staffing needs.

Job Description :

Education

Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing OR RN license evidences completion of a RN program CERTIFICATION &

Licensure

RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider TYPICAL

Experience

2 years of recent relevant experience. DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC

Experience

2 years RN with experience in Scrubbing and Circulating SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Must be able to independently scrub and support Orthopedic, Orthopedic Spine, and Neurosurgical cases. Must be able to independently circulate Transplant, Cardiac, Robotic, General Surgery, and Gynecologic cases. Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.

Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations. Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people. Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize patient care, assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet time sensitive activities.

Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook). Work independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing multiple interventions in an ever-changing environment. Ability to communicate and engage team members, patients and families in a variety of stressful situations.

Use existing procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems. Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI). Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. Job Shift: Varied

Schedule

Full Time Shift Hours: 10 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend

Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes Unions: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $84.50 to $114.34 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled.

Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

What's around it?

In San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 16% above the US average

Median rent
$2,476/mo
Household income
$140,970/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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