Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool ICU

Oracle Corporation; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development

Continuing education

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, CA is seeking a Registered Nurse with ICU experience to provide total nursing care for assigned patients. The role involves telemetry, neurologic and post-operative care, patient advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration on a day shift.

You will administer medications, verify MAR, and participate in ongoing education to maintain clinical competencies. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current CA Registered Nurse License.
• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• ACLS and BLS certification (maintain current).
• Excellent verbal and written communication; patient/family advocacy.
• Active listening and teamwork with diverse families.
• Able to manage multiple priorities; strict safety compliance.
• Must complete EKG test within 30 days of hire; NIHSS.
• Current ICU experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients on telemetry with strip interpretation.
• Care for neurologically compromised and pre/post-op orthopedic patients.
• Caring for combative or psychologically impaired patients.
• Orientation tailored to ICU/ICU-like units; additional certifications may be required.
• Conduct interdisciplinary communications; act as a care consultant.
• Administer medications per policy (IVs, blood products).
• Verify MAR accuracy; maintain nursing competencies via in-services.

Skills

Telemetry care

Critical care

Interdisciplinary communication

Patient advocacy

Infection control

Verbal & written communication

Active listening

Safety compliance

EKG testing

NIHSS

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Palm Springs, CA, United States (On-site)

Job Description

Shift: Days

Hours:

GENERAL DUTIES:
The Clinical Nurse assumes principal responsibility for the total nursing care, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation of each assigned patient. The staff nurse initiates teaching and educates the patient and family/or significant other to attain optimal health. Access to all Patient Health Information for treatment purposes only.

Responsibilities

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Ability to care for patients on telemetry monitoring including strip interpretation
• Knowledge and ability to care for neurologically compromised patients; ability to care for pre and post -op orthopedic patients
• Knowledge and ability to care for combative or psychologically impaired patients
• Specialty units: ICU; NICU; ER; Labor and Delivery; Peds - additional competencies will be required and orientation will be tailored to the specific units. Additional certifications may be necessary.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development.
• Obtains information and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development.
• Understands the range of treatment needed as appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
• Initiates interdisciplinary communications and incorporates recommendations.
• Acts as a consultant in complex patient care.
• Utilizes current theories and knowledge for accurate assessments and evaluations
• Completes acuity evaluation on all assigned patients according to unit protocol.
• Consistently functions proficiently on the nursing unit. Including but not limited to: Manages an average caseload specific to unit Adapts to altered work patterns, sets priorities, and modifies assignments to meet patient needs utilizing available resources and staff ability and availability.
• Administers medications prescribed by physicians according to policy, including IV’s, blood and blood products. Knows actions, indications, contraindications, precautions, adverse reactions, dosage and route of administration on all drugs before administering to patient.
• Verifies against MAR for accuracy on an ongoing basis.
• Maintains competence in nursing practice through in services and participation in ongoing continuing education per year. 3 = > 25 CEU or 10 CEU + 3 Units College Credit,2 = 10 - 24 CEU , 1 = < 10 CEU
• Demonstrates knowledge of legal, ethical, and safety issues and delivers care that is safe within the scope of practice.
• Reports, documents, and takes appropriate action (by the end of shift) for incidents and or quality care issues that may affect the patient’s or staff well-being.
• Consistently assesses patients for risk of injury and takes appropriate action to reduce risk and promote safety.
• Uses restraints according to policy and consistently explores other options less restrictive, with accurate documentation.
• Serves as advocate for patient/family by providing information and assists in utilization of available resources and or alternatives for making health care decisions (i.e. advanced directives, ethics consult etc.)
• Handles and disposes hazardous waste safely and appropriately.
• Consistently handles oxygen safely.
• Consistently practices hand washing and use of protective wear.
• Establishes or assesses proper identification prior to delivery of care.
• Requests clarification of Physician orders as necessary

Qualifications

Required:

Current ICU Experience is required

• Current CA Registered Nurse License
• Associate Degree in Nursing -ADN (G70AK)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing-BSN (G70AD)
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification (maintain current at all times)
• Effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels and able to maintain positive working relationships with parents, families, and co-workers
• Possess active listening skills
• Compassionate and non judgmental care giver and advocate
• Able to independently manage multiple priorities
• Must comply with Respiratory Fit Testing Protection Policy
• Must successfully complete EKG test within the first 30 days of hire
• NIHSS

About Us

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.

At Desert Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• 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 include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

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

About the Team

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

Job Info

• Job Identification 2603012788
• Job Category Nursing
• Posting Date 06/24/2026, 06:43 PM
• Degree Level Associate's Degree/College Diploma (±13 years)
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Desert Regional Medical Center (On-site)
• Pay Range $69.7989 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience