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Staff Nurse II, Stepdown ICU
Sutter Health
Burlingame, California
Health system employer
$83.66–$113.22/hr
About $174k–$235k/yr
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RNStepdown ICUPCUCritical & Intensive Care
Posted Jul 29, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 30, 2026
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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.
Skills for this role
Patient Care
Requirements
- Graduation from accredited School of Nursing
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)
- RN-Registered Nurse of California
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- 2+ years of RN experience in an acute care clinical experience working in Intermediate/Stepdown ICU unit
- 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
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package (details not specified)
About the employer
Sutter Health
Health system 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. Founded in 1921, the system employs approximately 68,000 people across roughly 29 offices and operates facilities such as…
3.6 Google rating
What reviewers appreciate
- Recent national recognitions: Forbes' America's Best Large Employers 2026 and Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2025
- Pay and benefits rated highest among sub-categories on Indeed at 3.9 out of 5
- Employees report a clear sense of purpose and feeling of personal appreciation
What reviewers flag
- Management rated lowest sub-category on Indeed at 3.3 out of 5
- Job security and advancement rated below average at 3.4 out of 5
- Work-life balance rated 3.7 out of 5, suggesting room for improvement
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