Clinical RN II- Med Surg Tele OBS

Palomar Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health in Escondido, CA seeks a Registered Nurse for 12-hour day shifts (9W Medical Surgical Tele). You will deliver nursing care, supervise clinical staff, and coordinate care plans with patients and families within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires CA RN licensure, BLS certification, and 1 year of related RN experience; a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred. Join a leading health system with a commitment to quality and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Current California RN license is required.
• BLS - Healthcare Provider certification required.
• Preferred: 1 year of RN experience in acute care/medical-surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated nursing care for a patient or group in an assigned unit.
• Supervise and direct day-to-day activities of nursing and ancillary staff.
• Coordinate plan of care with patient, family and interdisciplinary team.
• Adhere to CA Nurse Practice Act and ANA standards; participate in patient handling as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Department

Department: 9W MEDICAL SURGICAL TELE Union: CNA Shift: 12-hour Shift - Day (United States of America) Hours Per Pay Period: 48 Salary Range: $54.15 - $78.82

Job Description

Job Description: Posting Date: 10/20/2026 Internal Closing Date: 10/26/26 * 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

Job Requirements Minimum Education: As required by certification and/or licensure Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree Minimum 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 License: Current CA RN License Preferred License: Not Applicable Required Certification: American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider Preferred Certification: Not Applicable

Equal Opportunity and Team

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.

Palomar Health invites you to be part of our healthcare team, where we offer extraordinary opportunities for both clinical and non‑clinical positions. As a leading healthcare system, we are committed to providing world‑class care to our community. When you join our team, you'll have access to our exceptional training programs designed to help you excel in your role and grow your career.