Nurse Resident - Neuro Acute

Palomar Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health in Escondido, CA is seeking a Nurse Resident for a mentored program starting Oct 19, 2026. This full-time role on the 7W Neuro Acute unit provides hands-on training to transition from student to professional nurse.

Responsibilities include delivering coordinated nursing care for a patient or group, supervising assigned nursing and ancillary staff, and adhering to the California Nurse Practice Act and ANA standards. Strong English, MS Windows and office software skills are expected.

Qualifications

• CA RN license required.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider required.
• English proficiency for clinical communication and documentation.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or MEPN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated nursing care for a patient or group.
• Supervise and direct activities of nursing and ancillary staff.
• Follow California Nurse Practice Act and ANA standards.
• Follows Palomar Health policies and procedures.

Skills

Nursing care

Supervisory skills

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Education

BSN preferred

MSN/ Masters Entry in Nursing (MEPN)

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Internet

Email

Job description

Department: 7W Neuro Acute Union: CNA Shift: 12-hour Shift - Day (United States of America) Hours Per Pay Period: 72

Job Description: Nurse Resident cohort will start October 19, 2026. Pay range: $54.15 - $78.82. Posting Date: 9/2/2026. Internal Closing Date: 9/9/26.

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

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.