Nurse Resident-Trauma Surgical Step-Down

Nurse Resident cohort will start August 10, 2026 Posting Date: 5/19/2026 Internal

Closing Date

• 5/26/2026
• Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights. A Nurse Resident position is a mentored experience to facilitate transition from student to professional nurse. Skills to include delivery of coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients within an assigned unit and for the day to day management and supervision of the related clinical activities. Responsible for supervising and directing the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Understands and adheres to the California Nurse Practice Act, The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nurses. Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health. Job Requirements Minimum Education: As required by certification and/or licensure Preferred Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or Masters Entry in a School of Nursing approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing Minimum Experience: 0 - 6 months in similar work Preferred Experience: Not Applicable Required Certification: American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider ACLS Initial RQI within 30 days of hire National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification within 90 days of hire Preferred Certification: Not Applicable Required License: Current CA RN License Preferred License: Not Applicable