Nurse Resident- Neuro Acute

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

Job summary

Palomar Health in Escondido, CA seeks a Nurse Resident for the Neuro Acute unit. This mentored role supports transition from student to professional nurse, delivering coordinated care to a patient group within a dedicated unit.

The position emphasizes supervision of nursing and ancillary staff, adherence to the California Nurse Practice Act, and ANA ethics. RN licensure is required with BLS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Speak and read English well enough to perform essential duties.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment and basic computer skills.
• Bachelor degree in nursing or higher is preferred; RN licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Mentored experience to transition student to professional nurse.
• Deliver coordinated nursing care for a patient or group within a unit.
• Supervise and direct activities of nursing and ancillary staff using judgment.
• Adhere to CA Nurse Practice Act and ANA standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Keyboarding speed

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's Entry in Nursing (MSN EN)

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Internet

Email

Job description

## Nurse Resident- Neuro AcuteApply: Escondido, CA: Full time: Posted Today: JR100420**Department:**7W Neuro Acute**Union:**CNA**Shift:**12-hour Shift - Night (United States of America)**Hours Per Pay Period:**72**Job Description:****Nurse Resident cohort will start October 19, 2026**Pay range: $54.15 - $78.82Posting Date: 9/15/2026Internal Closing Date: 9/21/26\\* Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights.A Nurse Resident position is a mentored experience to facilitate transition from student to professional nurse. Skills to include 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. Responsible for supervising and 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, ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nurses. 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** **Minimum Education:** As required by certification and/or licensure **Preferred Education:** Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or Masters Entry in a School of Nursing approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing **Minimum Experience:** 0 - 6 months in similar work **Preferred Experience:** Not Applicable **Required License:** Current CA RN License **Preferred License:** Not Applicable **Required Certification:** American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider **Preferred Certification:** Not Applicable