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Registered Nurse -Float Pool PACU ICU - Per Diem Days

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PALMDALE, California

You'll work per diem days in the float pool, covering PACU and ICU.

Posted Oct 23 · Applications close Oct 23, 2027 · 2 years of experience

Shift and hours
Days Registered Nurse -Float Pool PACU ICU - Per Diem Days
Unit and setting
PACU and ICU Registered Nurse -Float Pool PACU ICU - Per Diem Days
License
RN licenseCurrent California RN license
Term
Per Diem Registered Nurse -Float Pool PACU ICU - Per Diem Days

Do you qualify?

License
Current California RN license Current California RN License Check your license
Certification
BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association) BLS & ACLS (American Heart Association)
Education
High school diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED required
Education
Graduate of an accredited RN program Graduate of an accredited school of Registered Nursing program
Experience
2 years of RN experience Two (2) years of RN experience required
Experience
IV experience IV experience required

Preferred

Education
A.A., diploma or B.S.N. A.A., Diploma, B.S.N. preferred

What it pays

Benefits

  • BenefitsCompetitive pay and generous paid time offCompetitive compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision and prescription drug planExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • Benefits401k with company match and discounted stock plan401k plan with company match and discounted stock plan
  • BenefitsSoFi student loan refinancing programSoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • BenefitsStudent loan repayment assistance programStudent Loan Repayment Assistance Program
  • BenefitsCareer development across UHS and its 300+ subsidiariesCareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!
More benefits (4)
  • Competitive compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401k plan with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

The role and schedule

Floating
Floats to assigned areas as requested Floats to assigned areas as requested
Hours stated
Per Diem Days
Details
184-bed acute care hospital Opened in 2010, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed, acute care hospital located in Palmdale, CA.

The workplace

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Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • 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

On your path

ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

Original listing

Posted on UHS’ careers page.

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Responsibilities

Opened in 2010, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed, acute care hospital located in Palmdale, CA. One of Southern California’s newest hospitals and featuring all-private patient rooms, Palmdale Regional provides high-quality, award-winning patient care to residents and visitors of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. Palmdale Regional is active in the community and regularly participates with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade/Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (now AV Edge), and other civic and governmental groups. Palmdale Regional believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies and other healthcare related organizations.

Palmdale Regional recently joined the newly created regional brand, Southwest Healthcare. This comprehensive network of care incorporates five hospitals in the southern California region and includes multiple convenient ambulatory locations serving many communities. With more than 7,000 skilled and talented care providers across the region, all dedicated to the highest standards, the shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services. Learn more: www. SouthwestHealthcare.com . For more information o

Position Description

Provides and monitors safe, cost-effective patient care in accordance with RN scope of practice and adherence to the organization’s nursing policy and procedures. Through knowledge of infection control and aseptic techniques. Floats to assigned areas as requested

This opportunity offers the following

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
  • 401k plan with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: Benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Experience

Two (2) years of RN experience required

Education

High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate of an accredited school of Registered Nursing program. A. A., Diploma, B. S. N. preferred

Certifications/licenses

Current California RN License

BLS & ACLS (American Heart Association)

IV experience required

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U. S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com .

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