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Clinical RN II- Trauma Stepdown

You'll be primarily responsible for coordinated care of an assigned group of patients and the day-to-day supervision of related clinical activities.

Posted Aug 24

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour shifts · Nights 12-hour Shift - Night (United States of America)
Unit and setting
4 NW Surgical Acute Clinical RN II- Trauma StepdownTrauma stepdown patients
License
RN license Required License: Current CA RN LicenseCurrent California RN license
Term
Per Diem

Do you qualify?

License
Current California RN license Required License: Current CA RN License Check your license
Certification
AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider
Certification
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association recognized Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Certification
NIH Stroke Scale trainingAfter hire · within 90 days of hire Required Certification: NIH Stroke Scale Training within 90 days of hire
Also asks
Speak and read English well enough to do the job Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred

Education
Bachelor's degree Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
Experience
1 year of RN experience in the specialty Preferred Experience: 1 year of directly related RN experience in area of specialty
Experience
2+ years of RN experience in the specialty Preferred Experience: 2+ years of directly related RN experience in area of specialty

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for California PRN rolesCalifornia PRN postings that state pay run $35/hr to $92/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $75/hr, across 1,078 postings.

The role and schedule

Union
Union position
Day to day
Patient lifts and mobilization The Registered Nurse shall be responsible for the observation and direction of patient lifts and mobilization and shall participate as needed in patient handling.
Day to day
Care planning with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team Coordinates plan of care with the client, their family and the interdisciplinary team.
Details
Internal bidding closes 7/22/26 Internal Closing Date: 7/22/26

The workplace

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Health system employer

Palomar Health posts RN pay in public ranges — roughly $45/hour at the low end for charge and forensic roles, and $54 to $79/hour for critical care — with large hiring incentives attached to hard-to-fill lines. Escondido sits about 30…

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, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.

Original listing

Posted on Palomar Health’s careers page.

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Department
4 NW Surgical Acute
Union
CNA
Shift
12-hour Shift - Night (United States of America)
Hours per pay period
20

Range: $54.15 - $78.82

Posting Date: 07/16/2026 Internal Closing Date: 7/22/26

  • Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights.

Primarily responsible for the delivery of coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients within an assigned unit and for the day-to-day management and supervision of the related clinical activities. Coordinates plan of care with the client, their family and the interdisciplinary team. Also responsible for supervising and responsibly directing the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel, utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.

Understands and adheres to the California Nurse Practice Act, The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, the ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing. The Registered Nurse shall be responsible for the observation and direction of patient lifts and mobilization and shall participate as needed in patient handling. Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.

Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned.

Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health. Job Requirements Minimum

Education

As required by certification and/or licensure Preferred

Education

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Experience

1 year of directly related RN experience in area of specialty Preferred

Experience

2+ years of directly related RN experience in area of specialty Required

Certification

  • NIH Stroke Scale Training within 90 days of hire
  • American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider
  • American Heart Association recognized Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Preferred

Certification

Not Applicable Required License: Current CA RN License Preferred License: Not Applicable We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

What's around it?

In Escondido, CA

Escondido, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent
$2,046/mo
Household income
$91,967/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Escondido, CA

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