T-Medical Surgical ICU GOLD RN Per Diem; NURSE PD

The CN identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations, directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned and promotes compliance and support for policies. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care;

delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.

Apply By Date:
October 21, 2026, by 11:59 PM PST

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Two (2) years of recent RN experience in a critical care setting.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately.
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing.
• Commitment to excellence in patient care.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism.
• Adapts to change in a positive, professional and productive manner.
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation.
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients.

• American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Certification
• BSN
• Knowledge of adolescent development

• 70% - Nursing Process and Practice
• 15% - Quality and Evidence-Based Practice
• 5% - Leadership
• 5% - Professional Development
• 5% - Research

MSICU Gold is an 8-bed medical surgical intensive care unit that provides comprehensive care for critically ill adult and pediatric (age 9-18) medical / surgical patients. MSICU Gold is a part of the Children Hospital in caring for adolescent patients requiring critical care. We are committed to providing excellent care that is evidenced-based, technologically precise and patient/family focused. We take pride in our collaborative relationships, interdisciplinary team approach and commitment to quality.

• Salary or Pay Range: $99.53
• Salary Frequency:
  Hourly
• Salary Grade: 107
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  NURSE PD
• UC Job Code: 009119
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Per Diem
• Percentage of Time: 20%
• Shift (Work Schedule):
• Location:
  
  Main Hospital (HSP
  001) - Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation: NX-Nurses
• Benefits Eligible:
  No
• This position is 100% on-site

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