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Staff Nurse II, Stepdown ICU

Sutter Health·Burlingame, California

$84 - $113/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 day ago
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About the role

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.

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

  • MPHS-Mills-Peninsula
  • Medical
  • Center
  • Position
  • Overview: Accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care in an acute patient setting. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in an assigned area. Develops, implements, and coordinates a 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 policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.

Job Description: 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/Stepdown 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:
  • Nights
  • 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 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.

Requirements

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.

  • bachelor degree
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Patient education
  • Medical terminology
  • Patient assessment
  • Acute care
  • Nursing care
  • Privacy compliance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$84 - $113/hr
Location
Burlingame, California
Posted
Jul 29, 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 322 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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California Stepdown ICU roles stay competitive

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.

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