Registered Nurse IV, Pediatric Urgent Care Per Diem
Palo Alto, California
Health system employer
RN
Posted Aug 18
- Unit
- Pediatric Urgent Care
What the listing says
Role
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- Term
- Per Diem
- Practice
- Union position
- Setting
- Urgent Care
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
About this role
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD
Position
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Overview
To provide direct and indirect patient care to clinic patients and their families utilizing the nursing processes of comprehensive patient assessment, development and implementation of nursing care plans and patient education, and on-going evaluation. The care delivered will be based on theoretical principles and scientific knowledge and within the scope of the California Nurse Practice Act and the PAMF policy Plan for the Provision of Nursing Care.
Job Description
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Certification &
Licensure
- RN-Registered Nurse of California
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support Healthcare Provider
- PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support Healthcare Provider
Experience
More than 24 months
Skills and knowledge
- Organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- Ability to accept, adapt to and evaluate change
- Basic computer knowledge and skills
- Ability to work as a team member and take on a leadership role when appropriate
Job Shift
Varied
Schedule
Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours
6
Days of the Week
Variable
Weekend
Requirements
As Needed
Benefits
No
Unions
Yes
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
0
Employee Status
Per Diem/Casual
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 $79.69 to $104.83 / 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.
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Requirements
- As Needed
Place
- City
- Palo Alto, California
- Median rent
- $3,484/mo
- Local household income
- $231,101/yr
- State price level
- 11% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.
Palo Alto sits in the heart of Silicon Valley, blending leafy residential streets with a high-energy tech culture. Stanford University anchors the town with world-class medical and research facilities, while a mild climate and easy access to the Santa Cruz mountains make it attractive for RNs who love both career prestige and outdoor weekends.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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About the employer
Sutter Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system headquartered in Sacramento, California, with a network of hospitals and physician organizations spanning Northern California. The organization is led by President and CEO Warner Thomas, who has emphasized reenergizing workplace culture and reconnecting…
On your path
Pediatrics is open from year one. Children's hospitals run their own new grad residencies.
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