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Staff Nurse II, Stepdown ICU

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Sutter Health

Burlingame, California

Eligibility
RNPCUCritical & Intensive Care
Shift
Nights
Unit
Stepdown

Posted Jul 29

Location

Burlingame, California

$84–$113/hr

Schedule and commitments

Shift
Nights
Weekends
Every other weekend
Term
Permanent

The work and the unit

Unit
Stepdown
Specialty
Stepdown ICU · PCU · Critical & Intensive Care
Setting
Hospital

Pay and benefits

Against the board
Top of California Telemetry payCalifornia Telemetry postings that state pay run $52/hr to $83/hr, the middle half $62/hr to $72/hr, across 43 postings.
  • Comprehensive benefits package (details not specified)

Do you qualify?

License
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What's around it?

In Burlingame, CA· © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent
$2,785/mo
Household income
$174,000/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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From Census ACS 2024.

About this role

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

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.

Education

Graduation from accredited School of Nursing

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)

Certification & licensure

RN-Registered Nurse of California

BLS - Basic Life Support

ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Experience

2+ years of RN experience in an acute care clinical experience working in Intermediate/Stepdown ICU unit.

Skills and knowledge

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.

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.

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

Nights

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

12

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend

Requirements

Every other Weekend

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

36

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 $83.66 to $113.22 / 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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How this role fits you

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