RN - Emergency Department *Full-time, Day Shift*

Nwregionalheart; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 68,328 - 101,446; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Extra shift incentives

Bonuses

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a full-time RN for the Emergency Department in Delano, California. The ideal candidate will coordinate nursing care, supervise staff, and ensure quality patient care. Required qualifications include a Nursing Bachelor's degree, California RN licensure, and certifications in ACLS and PALS. The role offers a salary range from $49.60 to $73.64 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in California required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required.
• Experience in acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Supervise nursing staff and coordinate care.
• Participate in discharge planning.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care coordination

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

RN - Emergency Department *Full-time, Day Shift*

Job Description

Focused on growth and technological expertise since 1974, Adventist Health Delano is a full-service community and regional teaching hospital. We are comprised of a 156-bed medical center serving 10 rural Central California cities with primary and specialty care services. Delano is central to all that California has to offer and is the second-largest city in Kern County. A nice balance of small-town community and cultural diversity, Delano offers vitality and energy to our community.

Job Summary:

Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred
• Acute care facility experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required

Department Specific License/Certifications:

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support): Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Healthstream Pediatric Advanced Life Support (HS-PALS) or RQIPALS: Required

Essential Functions:

• Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient's health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient's situation.
• Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team.
• Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care.
• Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Job Info

• Job Identification L55250-2
• Job Category RN
• Posting Date 02/28/2026, 12:09 AM
• Locations 1401 Garces Highway, Delano, CA, 93215, US
• Job Shift Day Shift
• Assignment Category Full-time regular
• Pay Range The estimated base pay for this position is $49.60 to $73.64. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.