Staff Nurse II/III - Labor & Delivery

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 101,418 - 123,281; Full time

Job summary

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for night shifts in Salinas, California. The ideal candidate will have an Associate of Science in Nursing, a current California RN license, and experience in an acute care setting.

Your responsibilities will include assessing and implementing individualized patient care, collaborating closely with healthcare teams, and ensuring compliance with safety policies. Competitive pay ranges from $73.62 to $89.49 per hour, with additional shift differentials available.

Qualifications

• Current California RN license is required.
• Twelve months of experience in an acute care setting.
• Must pass a Pharmacology and EKG Test upon hiring.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan individualized patient care.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members.
• Monitor compliance with safety policies.

Skills

Patient care planning

Collaboration with healthcare team

Effective communication

Crisis intervention

Monitoring equipment and supplies

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise individualized care in a patient care area according to departmental policies, procedures, and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Individualize patient care based on age‑appropriate and developmental needs and provide direction to co‑workers in implementing the plan of care.
• Collaborate with physicians, patient/families, and other health‑care team members to develop and coordinate the plan of care.
• Initiate, manage, and participate in discharge planning and patient/family teaching.
• Utilize positive communication skills to effect conflict resolution and teamwork.
• Facilitate physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual care of the patient.
• Monitor use of time, equipment, and supplies to contribute to cost‑effective patient care.
• Maintain professional standards by participating in in‑services, committees, and performance‑improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures to provide a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
• Demonstrate flexibility regarding changes in hospital or unit activities.
• Act as preceptor and charge nurse as assigned.
• Actively participate in achieving departmental goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required; BSN preferred.
• Licenses: Current California RN license; current BLS/Healthcare Provider status per American Heart Association standards required.
• Experience: Twelve (12) or more months of service as a registered nurse in an acute care setting.
• Candidates selected for hire will be required to successfully complete a Pharmacology and EKG Test.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay Range: $73.62 – $89.49 per hour (target range for new hires).
• Shift Differentials:
  • Evening Shift Differential: $3.00 per hour
  • Night Shift Differential: $6.00 per hour

Job Specifications

• Union: CNA
• Work Shift: Night Shift
• FTE: 0.9
• Scheduled Hours: 36 per week