Registered Nurse – Emergency Department Inpatient Stepdown

Overview

When patients require a higher level of monitoring and clinical intervention, skilled nursing care can make all the difference. As an Inpatient Stepdown RN with the Admit Hold team within the ED at Community Regional, you will join a newly established team caring for some of the highest-acuity patients across Central California.

Opportunities for you!

• Eligible for up to $5K sign-on bonus and up to $10K in relocation assistance
• Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and Newsweek in 2026
• Time and a half after 8 hrs + weekend and night differential
• RN Advancement Pathway for growth, built for nurses, by nurses
• Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships
• Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
• Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions
• Great on-demand dining options, plus free parking and EV charging ordering

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.

Responsibilities

You love what you do, now love where you do it.  

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for stepdown patients in our ED, using evidence-based nursing practice to support safe and effective outcomes. Working closely with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, you will coordinate care, educate patients and families and respond to changing patient conditions with sound clinical judgment. You will assist with patient movement within the Emergency Department and support transfers to inpatient units, including critical care. You will also contribute to quality improvement, support a collaborative team while maintaining professional competencies that reflect best practices.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE), or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
• Consistent demonstration of Competent clinical nursing practice proficiency required
• 1 year of stepdown experience as a Registered Nurse required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California required

Disclaimers

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

Compensation: 48.16 to 66.92 (USD)