Nurse Manager - 5 South Telemetry/ICU - Full- Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt)

USC Auxiliary Services; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC in Glendale, CA seeks a Nurse Manager for 5 South Telemetry/ICU. The role supports the Chief Nursing Officer and department leadership to deliver safe, high‑quality patient care, staff development, and unit growth in a compliant, performance‑driven environment.

This exempt, full‑time 8‑hour day position requires RN licensure in California, BSN preferred, and a track record in acute care with supervisor experience. Compensation ranges from $145k to $192k.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in California; BSN preferred and Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years acute care clinical experience; 1+ year supervisor or charge nurse.
• ICU/5S: BLS, ACLS; NIHSS within 30 days; PALS and NRP by hire date.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical and operational delivery of high‑quality patient care.
• Support CNO and department leadership in planning and collaboration.
• Develop staff and oversee quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, Title 22, CDPH, and accreditation standards.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Clinical operations

Quality improvement

Staff development

Education

BSN preferred

Master's preferred

California RN license

Job description

Nurse Manager - 5 South Telemetry/ICU - Full- Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt)

Glendale, Los Angeles, CA

Keck Medicine of USC is a community creating a lasting impact in healthcare, and every team member contributes to a culture built on growth, collaboration, and well-being – because Together, We Are Limitless.

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The Nurse Manager is a proven leader in both clinical and operational areas with an emphasis on the operational environment. This individual supports the Chief Nursing Officer and department manager and director in providing, oversight and delivery of safe, high quality patient care; development of staff team; quality improvement and growth of unit services; leadership in organizational planning and collaboration; management of efficient services with meaningful and valuable outcomes. Practices in compliance with regulatory requirements including CMS Conditions of Participation, Title 22, CDPH regulations, DNV-GL/NIAHO standards, etc.

Minimum Education: Graduation from Registered Nurse Program BSN desired (if not upon hire, will obtain within 5 years preferred) Master’s preferred Completion of unit super‑visor or management training program preferred

Minimum Experience/Knowledge: 3 + years of clinical experience in Acute Setting preferred 1+ year(s) Unit Supervisor or Charge Nurse experience preferred

Required License/Certification: California Registered Nurse License Certification in clinical specialty or management desired ICU/ 5S: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (within 30 days of hire) BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP must be AHA certified. All certifications must be active effective date of hire/transfer unless otherwise indicated.

The salary range for this position is $145,000 to $192,000.

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40‑year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff, the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world‑class team providing highly‑specialized care, up‑to‑the‑minute research and innovative clinical trials.

Job ID: REQ20181462

Posted Date: 10/14/2026