Sutter Health·Burlingame, California
The Staff Nurse II is responsible for the assessment, coordination, and delivery of holistic nursing care in an acute stepdown ICU setting. They must foster collaborative relationships with patients, families, and healthcare providers while adhering to hospital policies and safety regulations.
Job Description: EDUCATION: Graduation from accredited School of Nursing Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)
RN-Registered Nurse of California BLS - Basic Life Support ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Yes Unions: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 36 Employee Status: Regular 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 $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.
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse in California with at least 2 years of acute care experience in an Intermediate or Stepdown ICU unit. Required certifications include BLS and ACLS, with a Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
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.