Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Nurse Shift Manager Surgical ICU
Career Insights for Nurse Manager
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on California data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Nurse Manager manages nurses working in a clinical unit at a hospital or health care facility. Provides clinical experience as a registered nurse and supervises nurses that provide direct patient care. Creates and manages staff schedules and ensures that hospital policies and procedures are followed. Manages budget and recordkeeping for the unit.
$125,005 / year median in California
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Nurse Shift Manager Surgical ICU St Josephs Medical Center - 3.6 Stockton, CA Job Details Full-time $66.53 - $97.63 an hour 16 hours ago Qualifications RN License BLS Certification Associate of Science in Nursing Associate Degree in Nursing Full Job Description Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Nurse Shift Manager, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes adds tremendous value to our nursing team. Every day you will advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives. To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit. Supervises nursing staff assigned to a particular shift. Assigns patients to available nursing staff, taking into consideration the patient's condition and the employee's skill level. Assesses, monitors, and educates the nursing staff on patient care. Institutes emergency procedures as necessary. Anticipates staffing needs and moves proactively to respond to them. Oversees stocking of supplies and updating patient records to ensure that the nursing floor is ready for subsequent shifts. $5,000 Sign on for eligible new hires with at least 1 year of relevant experience within the last 3-5 years. Job Requirements Required Associates Of Science Nursing Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart Association Where You'll Work Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center is a 355-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph's Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026. One Community. One Mission. One California Pay Range $66.53 - $97.63 /hour