Registered Nurse (RN), Ortho/Neuro

MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Ortho/Neuro department. In this 12-hour day shift position, you will provide safe, cost-effective patient care utilizing the nursing process within the scope of registered nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop written plans of care using assessment data
• Implement and evaluate patient care, revising the plan as needed
• Ensure safety and risk management in patient care delivery
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and colleagues
• Contribute to staff development and unit/department initiatives
• Provide excellent customer service
• Maintain current skills roster and clinical competencies

Schedule

• Per Diem status
• 12-hour day shifts
• Every other weekend work commitment required
• Available to work and be scheduled any day of the week

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range: $58/hour to $73/hour
• Placement in pay range based on relevant experience and qualifications
• Shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities may be available
• High quality health insurance plan options for employees and dependents
• Additional benefits available through MemorialCare

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required unless waived by nurse executive council review
• Current California Registered Nurse license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required for all areas
• Completion of unit orientation and clinical competency validation prior to patient care assignment
• Completion of pre-employment drug screening
• Completion of pre-employment criminal background reference check
• Completion of pre-employment health evaluation including TB screening and annual or bi-annual re-evaluation as indicated by Employee Health

Preferred Qualifications

• One year minimum experience in pediatric and/or women's hospital

Additional Requirements

• Additional certifications required within 6 months of hire or transfer into department