RN III - Float

Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Educational assistance

Mental fitness / Life coach

Job summary

Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is seeking an RN III (Float) to provide flexible nursing coverage across Specialty Services Centers in Southern California, including巡 travel between San Diego, Riverside, and Imperial Valley. You will support procedural care, sedation, patient education, and emergency response.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, maintaining patient safety, and coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams, while upholding high standards and continuous learning

Qualifications

• Active RN license in California.
• Experience in Emergency or triage services and surgical care.
• Experience in reproductive health and abortion services.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible nursing coverage across specialty centers to ensure continuity of care.
• Deliver safe, compassionate patient care with knowledge of abortion care, sedation, and emergency protocols.
• Oversee nursing services and support daily operations in Specialty Services Centers.
• Educate and dispense FDA-approved birth control methods per provider orders.
• Administer medications and manage narcotics logs as directed.
• Start IVs and Hep-Locks; monitor patients post-sedation.
• Utilize EMR and ensure accurate patient records.

Skills

Emergency care

Surgical services

Reproductive health

Abortion care

EMR systems

IV initiation

Education

California RN license

Surgical training

Tools

Ultrasound

Job description

Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is one of the largest providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare in Southern California, operating 20 health centers throughout our three-county region. Check out our new video, "We are Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest” for more information about our organization: https://bit.ly/WeArePPPSW.

Care. No Matter What.

Join a mission-driven team delivering high-quality, compassionate reproductive healthcare across a dynamic, multi-site environment. As an RN III (Float), you’ll play a vital role supporting surgical and specialty service centers by providing expert nursing care where it’s needed most, ensuring seamless patient experiences and continuity of care across our regions.

This unique opportunity is perfect for a highly adaptable, clinically skilled RN who thrives in a fast-paced setting and enjoys variety in their work. You’ll travel between surgical sites in San Diego, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, and Imperial Valley, serving as a trusted clinical resource and collaborator across teams.

In this role, you’ll deliver comprehensive patient care including procedural support, sedation monitoring, patient education, and emergency response, while upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and patient-centered service. You’ll also have the opportunity to mentor staff, contribute to team development, and expand your clinical expertise across diverse care settings.

Schedule: This position offers a 4/10 schedule with an expectation of open availability Monday–Saturday, based on health center needs.

If you’re a flexible RN who is passionate about making a meaningful impact and thrives in a collaborative, ever-changing environment, this is an incredible opportunity to grow, learn, and make a difference.

In This Role, You’ll Get To

• Change lives.
• Provide flexible nursing coverage across specialty centers to ensure continuity of care.
• Deliver safe, compassionate patient care using clinical knowledge of abortion care, sedation, and emergency protocols.
• Oversee nursing services and support daily operations in Specialty Services Centers.
• Educate and dispense FDA-approved birth control methods per provider orders.
• Administer oral, injectable, and controlled medications in accordance with provider direction.
• Maintain medication safety, compliance standards, and accurate documentation.
• Support productivity, quality, and revenue cycle goals.
• Follow all organizational policies, clinical protocols, and service standards.Perform lab testing, venipuncture, injections, and referral follow-up.
• Monitor patients recovering from analgesia and moderate or IV conscious sedation.
• Educate patients on post-procedure care, contraception, and preventive health screenings.
• Maintain and check emergency and clinical equipment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient flow and operations.
• Maintain narcotics logs and medication accountability.
• Start IVs and Hep-Locks.
• Triage and respond to emergency situations.
• Support clinic flow, cleanliness, and readiness.Identify and help resolve staffing, workflow, and equipment needs.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Serve as a clinical resource and support team development.
• Participate in ongoing learning and professional development.
• Demonstrate knowledge of quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Train, orient, and precept new RN staff.
• Apply and maintain sterile and clean techniques in procedures.
• Utilize EMR and practice management systems for accurate documentation and tracking.
• Ensure accuracy of all patient records and data entry.
• Administer IV conscious sedation as directed.
• Assist providers with sedation and procedural care.
• Assist with safe patient transfers as needed.
• Perform ultrasounds for gestational dating.

We Are Looking For An RN Who

• Completed a Register Nursing program at an accredited school and holds an active license in the state of California.
• Completed a recovery room or surgical training program.
• Has experience in Emergency or triage services, surgical services, reproductive health care services, and/or abortion services.
• Is eager to work in an environment that supports the agency’s commitment to equity and belonging.
• Demonstrates empathy and compassionate care.
• Open to traveling to all Southern California counties, and willing to jump in to help with coverage.

$51.55 - $68.48 an hour

At Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest (PPPSW) the philosophy behind our compensation efforts is to foster workplace equity by aligning pay and benefit structures with our Agency’s mission and values. These efforts are continuously evaluated as we work toward living out our social justice values as an employer. PPPSW recognizes that decisions about pay and benefits have significant impact on staff, and we work diligently to ensure all positions are compensated competitively as compared to other similar positions in the community. The Affiliate establishes compensation supported by a position description that identifies competencies, duties, responsibilities and qualifications. In alignment with the Agency culture, PPPSW will strive to communicate openly and transparently about the goals of the Agency and the design of the compensation policies. The Agency will ensure the compensation program is administered in a manner that is consistent with Agency’s value of pay equity.

The hiring range for this position is: $51.55/hour to $68.48/hour+ Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 Matching Program, Educational Assistance, Access to 1:1 Mental Fitness/Life coach, Premium CALM account and more!

We are the power of Planned Parenthood.

We are Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, one of the largest and most prominent affiliates of the most iconic health care organization in the world. We are recognized for the wide array of services we provide and the outstanding education we deliver.

We are a prominent and powerful team of health experts who work relentlessly to help our communities sustain their health and well-being. We adhere to the highest standards and protocols as we collaborate and care for people, without judgment.

100 years of advocating for our mission has secured our advancement, our future and our passion for practicing health care.

We are a team you can have fun with and a powerful movement you can be part of. Together we’ll take pride in shaping the future of sexual health and reproductive rights.

For those who feel that purpose is critical to their work, this is a gift.

In This Together.

Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please visit our careers page for more information: www.pppswcareers.org