Sequoia Hospital·Redwood City, California
Deliver compassionate, high-quality nursing care to cardiac telemetry patients through critical assessments and the implementation of individualized care plans. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes in a fast-paced acute care environment.
Where You’ll Work Founded in 1950, Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital is a 208-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Redwood City, California.
Serving over 50,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, stroke care, and a birthing center.
Additionally, Sequoia Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.
It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.
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One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Staff Nurse, you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.Every day you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans.
You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others.
Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.
Ensures a professional and responsive atmosphere by greeting patients,visitors, staff, and physicians promptly and courteously.
Refers to each individual by name when appropriate.
Performs initial assessment utilizing professional nursing knowledge and skills.
Appropriately assess for: a. physical & psychosocial emotional needs b. pain level c. barriers to learning d. educational learning needs e. discharge needs f. age related needs g. issues related to assault or abuse Contributes to unit and department problem solving and issue resolution.
Communicates effectively and contributes to positive unit and interdepartmental relationships.
Maintains a professional attitude, demeanor and appearance, wears prescribed departmental uniform, wears identification name badge.
Arrives punctually, takes appropriate time for breaks, uses sick time Job Requirements Required: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing and One to two years clinical nursing experience., upon hire and The experience requirement is waived for new Grad Nurses selected for a New Grad Orientation program. and Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire Preferred: Bachelors Of Science Nursing, upon hire
Requires graduation from an accredited professional nursing school, a valid California RN license, and certifications in BLS and ACLS. One to two years of clinical experience is required, though this is waived for new graduates in the orientation program.
Market context
California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.
