Emergency Nurse

Dignity Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Dignity Health in Sacramento, CA seeks an experienced Registered Nurse in Emergency Services to provide holistic, high‑quality care from admission to discharge. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, document thoroughly, and mentor staff in a fast‑paced environment.

Required CA RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and ER experience. You will lead clinical teams, ensure safety and policy compliance, and deliver patient‑centered care while pursuing professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in the Emergency Room or related nursing field.
• Active RN license in California.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assessment: perform full body/system assessments per unit standards.
• Care of Patient: plan, implement, evaluate, and educate.
• Clinical/Technical Skills: utilize unit-specific procedures and technology.
• Documentation: legible, timely, and accurate documentation in the EHR.
• Leadership: accept direction, mentor staff, and serve as a resource.
• Precepting/Mentoring: orient new staff and mentor students.

Skills

ER experience

Patient assessment

Mentoring

Documentation

Education

Registered Nurse license - CA

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Registered Nurse (RN) in Emergency Services, you will help individuals and families receive holistic, effective, and appropriate care in a safe and confidential environment so they can achieve optimal health outcomes from admission to discharge.

Every day you will assess patients, plan, implement, and evaluate their care, utilizing your clinical skills and technology. You will be expected to document thoroughly, accept leadership direction, mentor new staff, engage in continuous self-development, and maintain a safe patient environment while adhering to policies and procedures.

To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

• Assessment: Performs total body and system assessment each shift/visit according to unit standards.
• Care of Patient: Including planning, implementing, evaluating and educating.
• Clinical/Technical Skills: Utilizes technology, procedures, protocols, standards and interventions specific to assigned unit.
• Documentation: Performs legible, timely, concise and accurate documentation according to policies and procedures. Proficient and competent with the computerized documentation system.
• Leadership: Accepts responsibility and accountability for own decisions and behaviors. Recognizes, accepts and cooperates with direction from facility leadership.
• Precepting/Mentoring: Participates in orientation of new staff, ancillary personnel and mentors students in a constructive and positive manner. Serves as resource to staff from other nursing departments.

We are offering a $15,000 sign-on bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year of experience in the Emergency Room or a related field of nursing
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification - American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification - American Heart Association

Preferred

• Two (2) years of experience as an RN in the Emergency Room or a related field of nursing
• Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) certification
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) certification
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women's health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

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Pay Range

$72.64 - $88.21 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.