Critical Care ICU RN: High-Impact Patient Care

CommonSpirit Health; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Merced, CA seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high-quality care across the lifespan. You will perform assessments, implement care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires CA RN licensure, completion of a nurse residency or equivalent experience, and ongoing professional development, with weekend availability and float capability as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of a New Graduate Nurse Residency Program or minimum of one year of experience in Critical Care, Step Down, Telemetry, or Medical/Surgical settings.
• Registered Nurse in California upon hire and CPR/AED certification.
• ACLS and Trauma Nurse Core Course requirements.
• Must be able to float to other areas and work weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive, developmentally and culturally appropriate patient assessments across the lifespan.
• Deliver care honoring religious, cultural, linguistic, and family preferences; coordinate interpreter services and EMTALA/Advance Directive compliance.
• Perform nursing interventions and document all records, including medication reconciliation and discharge planning.
• Continuously evaluate patient progress and update individualized care plans each shift, including post-operative care or bedside procedures.
• Provide education on diagnoses, treatments, and discharge instructions using patient-friendly language and materials.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse license (CA)

Nurse Residency Program

Job description

CommonSpirit Health in Merced, CA seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high-quality care across the lifespan. You will perform assessments, implement care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires CA RN licensure, completion of a nurse residency or equivalent experience, and ongoing professional development, with weekend availability and float capability as needed.