RN - Acute Care: Critical, Telemetry & Surgical

County of Contra Costa; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Contra Costa County Health Services Department is recruiting Registered Nurses for multiple assignments across Acute Care, Telemetry, Surgical, and Medical units. The role involves implementing physician orders, assessing patients, coordinating care and discharge planning, and mentoring junior staff.

Candidates must hold a valid California RN license and meet unit-specific certification requirements (ACLS/BLS).

Qualifications

• One year of full-time RN experience in an acute care setting within the last five years.
• Current California RN license.
• ACLS required for Critical Care/Telemetry/Other assignments; BLS required.
• BSN may substitute for 6 months of experience in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Administer IV therapy and other prescribed treatments per MD orders.
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians during procedures and examinations.
• Assess patient needs, plan and document nursing interventions and outcomes.
• Coordinate care, discharge planning, and patient/family education.
• Mentor and orient new/entry-level nurses; provide direction to the nursing team.
• Monitor labs and manage medications; participate in quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• May act as Relief Charge Nurse when needed.

Skills

IV therapy

Procedures assistance

Patient assessment

Team delegation

Mentoring

Critical thinking

Team coordination

Customer service

Care planning

Case management

Documentation

Problem identification

Care coordination

Holistic care

Medication management

Patient education

Quality improvement

Evidence-based practice

Relief Charge Nurse

Education

RN license (CA)

BSN (preferred)

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Job description

Contra Costa County Health Services Department is recruiting Registered Nurses for multiple assignments across Acute Care, Telemetry, Surgical, and Medical units. The role involves implementing physician orders, assessing patients, coordinating care and discharge planning, and mentoring junior staff.

Candidates must hold a valid California RN license and meet unit-specific certification requirements (ACLS/BLS).