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Staff Nurse II, Medical Surgical

Sutter Health·Santa Cruz, California

$116 - $116/hr·Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 day ago
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About the role

Responsible for the assessment, coordination, and delivery of holistic nursing care and patient education. Develops and manages interdisciplinary care plans while maintaining collaborative relationships with patients, families, and healthcare providers.

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization

  • PAMF-Sutter
  • Maternity and
  • Surg
  • Ctr
  • Position
  • Overview: Performs routine assignments and develops competence by performing structured work assignments. Accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area. Develops, implements, manages/coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice. ***Telemetry experience preferred***

Job Description

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). EDUCATION: Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing prior to start date.

Certification & licensure

  • RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided prior to start date. BLS-Basic Life Support
  • Healthcare
  • Provider
  • Department
  • Required
  • Certification &
  • Licensure:
  • ACLS-Advanced
  • Cardiac
  • Life
  • Support:​

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. Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people. Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record (EPIC preferred). Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions. Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options. Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI). Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
  • Job
  • Shift:
  • Evening/
  • Night
  • Schedule:
  • Per
  • Diem/Casual
  • Shift
  • Hours: 8
  • Days of the
  • Week:
  • Variable
  • Weekend
  • Requirements: Every other Weekend

Benefits

No Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 0 Employee Status: Per Diem/Casual Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $116.31 to $116.31 / 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.

Requirements

Requires a degree from an accredited school of nursing and a valid RN license for the state of practice. Must hold BLS certification, with ACLS required for the department and telemetry experience preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Assessment
  • Medical Terminology
  • Patient Education
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Nursing Care
  • Telemetry
  • Anatomy
  • Patient Privacy
  • Physiology
  • Epic EHR
  • Collaborative Communication
  • Interdisciplinary Care Planning

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$116 - $116/hr
Location
Santa Cruz, California
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit, people-centered healthcare system providing comprehensive care throughout California. Sutter Health is committed to innovative, high-quality patient care and community partnerships, and innovative, high-quality patient care. Today, Sutter...

Salary listed on 278 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

California nursing roles remain highly competitive

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.

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