Staff RN - Surgery - Full Time 8 Hours Days (6:45AM - 3:15PM)

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC in Arcadia, CA is seeking a Staff RN for Surgery on a full-time day shift (8 hours, 6:45AM - 3:15PM). This union, non-exempt role requires CA RN licensure, ACLS/BLS as appropriate, and acute care experience.

The RN will plan, direct, implement, and evaluate patient care while supporting unit teamwork and quality improvement activities. Prerequisites include an Associate degree in nursing (Bachelor's preferred) and strong competency in IV therapy and medication

Qualifications

• Active RN license in California.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required when applicable.
• Experience in surgical/acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to surgical patients per standards.
• Coordinate with nurses, LVNs, and aides for patient care.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.

Skills

IV Therapy

Medication administration

Unit teamwork

Nursing standards

Critical thinking

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Staff RN - Surgery - Full Time 8 Hours Days (6:45AM - 3:15PM) (Union, Non-Exempt)

Arcadia, CA

Job ID REQ20179345 Category Keck Medicine of USC

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.

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

• 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 REQ20179345

Posted Date 08/24/2026