Staff RN - Medical Surgical (5 Tower) - Full Time 12 Hours Day Shift (Union, Non-Exempt)

University of Southern California; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital is seeking a clinically competent registered nurse to provide safe, therapeutic care to acutely ill patients. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care in collaboration with the nursing team and other disciplines.

Requirements include a CA RN license, BLS, ACLS when appropriate, an Associate degree in nursing, and basic computer skills. This role pays hourly between $49.86 and $76.69, with consideration of experience and local

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• CA RN licensure required; ACLS and BLS certifications required when appropriate.
• One-year acute care experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to nursing standards of practice and demonstrate competency annually.
• Direct and evaluate patient care; coordinate with licensed and unlicensed staff.
• Maintain professional relationships and promote teamwork.
• Participate in organization-wide quality improvement activities.
• Apply IRAISE values in patient care interactions.

Skills

Nursing competence

Medication administration

IV therapy

BLS

ACLS

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

RN licensure CA

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Computer skills

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable to the unit Manager and/or the Director of the department.
• Adherence to identified nursing standards of practice.
• Annually demonstrates competence in critical behaviors for assigned area.
• Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
• IV competency in IV therapy.
• Must demonstrate competency in medication administration and knowledge prior to administering medications.
• Responsible for the planning, directing, implementation, and evaluation of each patient. The implementation of nursing care may be delegated by the RN responsible for the patient to other licensed nursing staff, or may be assigned to unlicensed staff, subject to any limitations to their licensure, certification, level of competency, and/or regulation. The RN will direct care provided by the LVN, CNA, nursing student, and/or logistics technician.
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
• Demonstrates the IRAISE values in all professional and patient care interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager / Director / Clinical Lead RN.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Minimum (Required)

Associate degree in nursing

Preferred (Not required)

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Work Experience

Minimum (Required)

Possess basic computer skills, required

Preferred (Not required)

• A registered nurse with current RN experience in the specific service or department is preferred.
• Current RN experience in assigned area of Nursing, preferred.
• One-year acute care experience, preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Minimum (Required)

• A current RN licensure in the State of California is required.
• ACLS certification required when appropriate.
• BLS certification required

Pay Transparency

The hourly rate range for this position is $49.86 - $76.69. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

POSITION SUMMARY

A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care to patients. Services provided are for acutely ill patients with medical / surgical diagnoses or maternal child health, which are the primary reasons for admission. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs nursing care for patients with complex, multisystem needs. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. Applies good interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.

Job ID REQ20179950

Posted Date 08/28/2026