Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool Emergency Dept

Desert Care Network; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 74,817 - 114,946; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Desert Care Network in Palm Springs is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will provide total nursing care to assigned patients, administer medications, and ensure optimal health outcomes while fostering a supportive and innovative work environment.

The position offers a compensation range of $54.31 – $83.44 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Current California Registered Nurse license.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification, maintained at all times.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients on telemetry monitoring, including strip interpretation.
• Administer medications per policy, including IVs and blood products.
• Communicate interdisciplinary recommendations and act as consultant.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Compassionate care

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current California Registered Nurse license

Tools

American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work‑life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident & critical illness, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Job Summary

Job type: Per Diem | Shift: Days | Hours: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

General Duties

The Clinical Nurse is responsible for the total nursing care of each assigned patient, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The staff nurse initiates teaching and education for patients and families to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients on telemetry monitoring, including strip interpretation
• Care for neurologically compromised, pre‑ and post‑operative orthopedic, and combative or psychologically impaired patients
• Provide specialized care in ICU, NICU, ER, labor and delivery, and pediatric units; additional certifications may be required
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development, and adapt care to patient age and needs
• Maintain unit competencies and complete acuity evaluations according to protocol
• Communicate interdisciplinary recommendations and act as consultant in complex patient care
• Administer medications per policy, including IVs and blood products; verify against MAR for accuracy
• Maintain competence in nursing practice through in‑services and continuing education (≥25 CEU per year)
• Demonstrate safe practice of restraints, hazardous waste disposal, oxygen handling, hand hygiene, and protective wear
• Advocate for patients and families, providing information and assisting with available resources
• Document and address incidents or quality care issues by shift close
• Assess patients for injury risk and implement prevention strategies

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Current California Registered Nurse license
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, maintained at all times
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; active listening and compassionate care
• Able to manage multiple priorities independently
• Compliance with Respiratory Fit Testing Protection Policy and completion of EKG test within first 30 days
• Knowledge of the NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Current Emergency Department experience required for float pool RN

EEO Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship.

Compensation

$54.31 – $83.44 hourly; individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.