RN – Definitive Step-Down Unit – Nights

Providence Health and Services; Lake Forest (CA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Well-being resources

Job summary

Providence Health and Services in Mission Viejo, CA is seeking an RN for the Definitive Step-Down Unit on night shift. The role provides specialized care for patients transitioning from ICU to lower levels of care, requiring a California RN license and accredited nursing degree.

This Magnet-designated hospital emphasizes patient-centered care and professional growth; benefits include retirement plans, comprehensive health coverage, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• California Registered Nurse License upon hire.
• BLS – American Heart Association upon hire.
• ACLS – American Heart Association upon hire.
• NIH Stroke Scale Certificate – NIH Stroke Scale Training Course upon hire.
• 1 year nursing experience.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

NIH Stroke Scale

Education

Accredited nursing program

California RN License

Job description

RN – Definitive Step-Down Unit – Nights at Providence Health and Services summary: As a Registered Nurse (RN) working night shifts in the Definitive Step-Down Unit at Providence Mission Hospital, you provide specialized nursing care to patients transitioning from intensive care to lower levels of care. This role requires an accredited nursing degree, a California RN license, and certifications including BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale. Providence is a Magnet-designated hospital committed to patient-centered care, diversity, and professional growth within an award-winning healthcare system. Description RN – Definitive Step-Down Unit at Providence Mission Hospital in MissionViejo,CA. This position is Full-time and will work 12-hour Night shifts. Providence Mission Hospital in MissionViejo has received Magnet designation in 2012, 2017, 2021 and are in the process of earning our fourth designation in 2025! This is a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care. Only eight percent of hospitals nationwide have achieved Magnet designation. We are also recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 18 types of care by U.S. News & World Report, including orthopedic and gastroenterological care. Our hospital is also honored with awards for cardiac surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, and excellence in women’s services by Healthgrades and Newsweek. Providence nurses are not simply valued — they’re invaluable. You will thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best nurses, we must empower them. Learn why nurses choose to work at Providence by visiting our Nursing Institute page. Join our team at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center. As a Providence caregiver, you’ll apply your specialized training to deliver world-class health with human connection and make a difference every day through your extraordinary care.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Upon hire: California Registered Nurse License.
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS – American Heart Association.
• Upon hire: National Provider ACLS – American Heart Association.
• Upon hire: National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certificate – NIH Stroke Scale Training Course.
• 1 year Nursing experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Benefits

• retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
• health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues)
• voluntary benefits
• well-being resources

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, NewMexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

About the Team

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St.Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county– and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout LosAngeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond. Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women’s services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Applications

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Job Details

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Multiple shifts available

Work Location: Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Pay Range: $53.25 – $82.68