Staff RN - Emergency Department - Part Time 12 Hours Nights (7:00PM to 7:30AM) (Union, Non-Exempt)
- Nights
- BLS
- ACLS
- RN license
How this pay compares
This posting states $49.86–$76.69 an hour. Open emergency room nurse jobs in California post a median of $67.87 an hour, the middle half $62.16–$72.42, across 174 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Emergency room nurses employed in California earn a median of $67.44 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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- Minimum nurse-to-patient ratios: General acute care hospitals must keep licensed nurse-to-patient ratios by unit, for example 1:2 in critical care and 1:5 in medical-surgical units. Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 70217(a) (source: Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 70217(a))
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About the job
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accountable to the unit Manager and/or the Director of the department.
- Adherence to identified nursing standards of practice.
- Annually demonstrates competence in critical behaviors for assigned area.
- Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
- IV competency in IV therapy.
- Must demonstrate competency in medication administration and knowledge prior to administering medications.
- Responsible for the planning, directing, implementation, and evaluation of each patient. The implementation of nursing care may be delegated by the RN responsible for the patient to other licensed nursing staff, or may be assigned to unlicensed staff, subject to any limitations to their licensure, certification, level of competency, and/or regulation. The RN will direct care provided by the LVN, CNA, nursing student, and/or logistics technician.
- Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
- Demonstrates the IRAISE values in all professional and patient care interactions.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Manager / Director / Clinical Lead RN.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Minimum (Required)
Associate degree in nursing
Preferred (Not required)
Bachelor’s degree in nursing
Work Experience
Minimum (Required)
Possess basic computer skills, required
Preferred (Not required)
- A registered nurse with current RN experience in the specific service or department is preferred.
- Current RN experience in assigned area of Nursing, preferred.
- One-year acute care experience, preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Minimum (Required)
- A current RN licensure in the State of California is required.
- ACLS certification required when appropriate.
- BLS certification required
Preferred (Not required)
Pay Transparency
The hourly rate range for this position is $49.86 - $76.69. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
POSITION SUMMARY
A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care to patients. Services provided are for acutely ill patients with medical / surgical diagnoses or maternal child health, which are the primary reasons for admission. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs nursing care for patients with complex, multisystem needs. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. Applies good interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu . Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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About Keck Medicine of USC
Academic medical system of the University of Southern California with four hospitals and more than 100 (source: Keck Medicine of USC, About Keck Medicine of USC) clinics in Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Tulare and Ventura counties and Las Vegas. Source: Keck Medicine of USC, About Keck Medicine of USC
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