Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

About the job

Up to $25,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience

Job Shift: Nights

Job type: Full Time

Hours: 1900-0730

Schedule: 6 shifts per two week pay period. Some weekends required.

The professional nurse in critical care uses the nursing process to plan, implement, evaluate and document patient care. The professional nurse considers the patient's physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, language barriers, age, teaching needs, and readiness to learn. The professional nurse involves the interdisciplinary team in the plan of care and patient intervention. The RN II independently cares for two (2)

critically ill patients and can master most acuity patients, cares for patients on a ventilator, understands basic

dysrhythmia and hemodynamic status of the patient while correlating readings to the care of the patient. The RN II

assists with bedside procedures and administers medications prescribed by the physician according to policy. The

RN II uses an autonomous practice. The RN II independently anticipates professional responsibilities and accepts

accountability for professional actions. The RN II uses critical thinking skills in daily practice.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• California RN License
• Skills Competencies
• ACLS within 6 months of hire
• PALS recommended
• Basic EKG Course within 6 months of hire
• CPR
• Successful mastery of nursing skills and knowledge related to a RN I position

Annual Requirements:

• Annual Update
• TB Screening
• Ethics

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About Us

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters! At John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

• Generous paid time off

• Career development and continuing education opportunities

• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts

• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 2603026348
• Job Category: Nursing
• Posting Date: 2026-10-26
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Assignment Category: Full Time
• Pay Range: $51.03 - $84.34 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience