Registered Nurse III Interventional Radiology
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
How this pay compares
This posting states $78.89–$110.44 an hour. Open cath lab nurse jobs in California post a median of $67.31 an hour, the middle half $62.14–$78.21, across 55 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Cath lab 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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Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a union bargains for workers at Sutter Health here: National Union of Healthcare Workers at Sacramento, CA (58 workers, contract up for renewal 8 Jan 2026). The union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in it. Healthcare union contracts.
Medicare rating of Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
Medicare gives Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; California's hospitals average 3.1). 80% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 48% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · California hospitals by rating.
What this hospital paid
By Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento's report to Medicare, its registered nurse hours averaged $87.55 an hour in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits, against $85.20 an hour across California's hospitals. An average over every such hour, not this job's pay: the posting states its own. What California hospitals pay nurses.
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What California law says about nurse staffing
- 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
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- Central
Position Overview
The position provides direct and indirect patient care to diagnostic imaging and/or oncology patients and their families utilizing the nursing processes of comprehensive patient assessment, development and implementation of nursing care plans and patient education, and ongoing evaluation. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area. Develops, implements, coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.
Diagnostic Imaging Departments consists of facilities within outpatient imaging centers. These areas include Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Neuro-Interventional Radiology, Ultrasound, Computerized Tomography (CT), Nuclear Medicine, Positive Emission Tomography (PET), Mammography, Breast Ultrasound Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR). Some Departments have Interventional Suites and Ultrasound procedure rooms.
Oncology consists of facilities within outpatient cancer centers. Qualification for this level for oncology is determined by criteria established for Stanford Medicine Sutter Health Cancer Center.
Performs all the duties of the lower levels. In addition, meets specific affiliate or collective bargaining agreement requirements outlined for this level.
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Job Description
EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE
RN-Registered Nurse of California
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE
Imaging: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Any Pediatric Care, PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Oncology: OCN-Oncology Certified Nurse
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE
2 recent relevant experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- 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.
- Experience working with ALL age groups.
- Cardiac Imaging knowledge
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately.
DEPARTMENT REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Department, Interventional Radiology
Competently performs routine and specialized interventional radiology procedures to produce quality images to physicians and other health care providers for the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of injury or disease.
Works independently, exercising sound judgment, and developed clinical skills to execute safe and precise procedures to deliver accurate results in a timely manner.
Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication.
Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
May also be responsible for performing specific procedures and/or orient other staff to the department.
Department, Oncology:
Competently provides specialized oncology nursing care across the cancer continuum, utilizing evidence-based practice, clinical judgment, symptom management expertise, patient education, and interdisciplinary coordination to promote safe, high-quality outcomes for patients receiving cancer treatment and supportive care.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirements
Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Full Time
Shift Hours
10
Days of the Week
Monday - Friday, Thursday
Weekend Requirements
None
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $78.89 to $110.44 / hour
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
From Sutter Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Sutter Health
Sutter Health is a not-for-profit integrated health system with more than 20 (source: Sutter Health, Sutter Health overview) hospitals, 600+ (source: Sutter Health, Sutter Health overview) care locations and 57,000+ (source: Sutter Health, Divisions at Sutter Health) employees serving Northern California and the Central Coast. Sources: Sutter Health, Sutter Health overview; Sutter Health, Divisions at Sutter Health
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