Sutter Health·Burlingame, California
Provide comprehensive patient-family centered care for patients in the Stepdown ICU while exercising independent professional judgment. Guide and monitor the work of paraprofessional team members to ensure high-quality nursing care.
EDUCATION: Graduation from accredited School of Nursing Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: RN-Registered Nurse of California BLS - Basic Life Support ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support EXPERIENCE: 2+ years of RN experience in an acute care clinical experience working in Intermediate ICU unit. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology. Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations. Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize patient care, assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet time sensitive activities. Work independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing multiple interventions in an ever-changing environment. Ability to communicate and engage team members, patients and families in a variety of stressful situations. Use existing procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems. Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI). Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives. Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 12 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: Every other Weekend Benefits: Yes Unions: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 36 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $83.66 to $113.22 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.
Requires a nursing degree, California RN license, and certifications in BLS and ACLS. Candidates must have at least 2 years of acute care experience specifically within an Intermediate ICU unit.
Market context
California stepdown ICU openings often draw steady interest because hospitals need nurses who can manage higher-acuity patients while supporting ICU flow. This role is competitive for candidates with an RN license, BLS and ACLS, and at least 2 years of acute care experience in an Intermediate ICU setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your recent stepdown or ICU examples match the posting before applying.