Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgery - Night Shift

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; 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. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.

Apply By Date: 9/11/2026 at midnight

Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction

American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

At least six (6) months of recent RN experience working in a Medical Surgical Telemetry Department.

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.

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.

Telemetry experience

70% - Nursing Process and Practice

15% - Quality and Evidence-Based Practice

The Acute Care Unit is a 30-bed adult medical surgical unit that manages patients with a wide range of diagnoses and care needs. Patients are a combination of admissions from the ER and clinics and ICU downgrades. The unit is capable of monitoring 10 patients with telemetry monitoring needs.

Hourly

UC Job Title: CLIN NURSE 2

Shift (Work Schedule): 1845-0715

Location: Main Hospital (HSP001)

Union Representation: NX-Nurses

This position is 100% on-site

UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.

High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs

UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family

Retention plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans

Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity

Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees

Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources

Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives

On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services

Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements

Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements

Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees

Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth

Environmental Demands

Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

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Works overtime as defined by the collective bargaining agreements; and works weekends, holidays and call as required. This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

This is a position with direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials

This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

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