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Registered Nurse IV, Pediatric Urgent Care Per Diem

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Sutter Health

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

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$231,101/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.

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.

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

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

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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…

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On your path

Pediatrics is open from year one. Children's hospitals run their own new grad residencies.

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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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