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Staff Nurse II, ASU/PACU

You'll give direct care, patient and family education, and transition-of-care work in an acute setting, with ASU, ICU or PACU experience preferred.

Posted Sep 17

Shift and hours
8-⁠hour shifts · Varied shifts · Variable days of the week Shift Hours: 8 Job Shift: Varied Days of the Week: Variable32 hours a week
Unit and setting
ASU/PACU · Hospital Staff Nurse II, ASU/PACU
License
RN license RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is providedRN license for the state where care is provided
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
RN license for the state where care is provided RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided
Certification
BLS BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Certification
ACLS ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Certification
PALS PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, or RN license showing completion of an RN program Graduate of an accredited school of nursing OR RN license evidences completion of a RN program
Experience
2 years of recent relevant experience 2 years of recent relevant experience.
Experience
RN experience in an acute care hospital Previous experience as an RN in an acute care hospital.
Also asks
Basic Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook) Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook).

Preferred

Experience
Pediatric experience Pediatric experience highly desired.
Experience
ASU, ICU or PACU experience Prefer ASU, ICU or PACU.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of San Francisco staff RN paySan Francisco staff RN postings that state pay run $55/hr to $93/hr, the middle half $82/hr to $87/hr, across 82 postings.
Pay reviews
Pay varies by the location the job is filled in The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled.

Benefits

  • BenefitsComprehensive benefits packageEligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

The role and schedule

Union
Union position
Day to day
Patient and family education patient/family education and transitions of care in an acute patient setting
Day to day
Full care of every patient in your assigned area Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in an assigned area.
Weekends
Rotating weekends Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends
Details
Non-exempt position Position Status: Non-Exempt

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.

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Sutter Health
Health system employer
Hospital
California Pacific Medical Center- VAN NESS Campus
Address
1101 VAN NESS AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94109
CMS rating
3 of 5 stars
Beds
274

About CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CENTER- VAN NESS CAMPUS

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Organization

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van Ness

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.

Job Description

Education

Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing OR RN license evidences completion of a RN program

Certification & licensure

RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Typical

Experience

2 years of recent relevant experience.

Previous experience as an RN in an acute care hospital. Pediatric experience highly desired. Prefer ASU, ICU or PACU.

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.

Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

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.

Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook).

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

Varied

Schedule

Part Time

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend

Requirements

Rotating Weekends

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

32

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $84.50 to $114.34 / 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.

What's around it?

California Pacific Medical Center- VAN NESS Campus · San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 16% above the US average

Median rent
$2,476/mo
Household income
$140,970/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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