A Medical Surgery Registered Nurse cares for adult patients in a clinical setting within a surgery. Works on the surgical floor of a hospital, with supervision from a Surgeon as part of a surgery nursing team. Coordinates care for patients with a range of different medical issues.
Nurse Resident Med Surg Tele Palomar Health - 3.5 Poway, CA Job Details Full-time $54.15 - $78.82 an hour 23 hours ago Qualifications Computer operation RN License Computer literacy BLS Certification English Windows Desktop applications
Typing Full Job Description Department:
Medical Surgical Union:
CNA Shift:
12-hour Shift - Night (United States of America)
Hours Per Pay Period:
72
Job Description:
Nurse Resident cohort will start October 19, 2026 Pay range: $54.15 - $78.82
Posting Date:
8/18/2026
Internal Closing Date:
8/24/26 Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights. A Nurse Resident position is a mentored experience to facilitate transition from student to professional nurse. Skills to include delivery of coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients within an assigned unit and for the day to day management and supervision of the related clinical activities. Responsible for supervising and directing the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Understands and adheres to the California Nurse Practice Act, The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nurses. Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.
Job Requirements Minimum Education:
As required by certification and/or licensure
Preferred Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or Masters Entry in a School of Nursing approved by the
California Board of Registered Nursing Minimum Experience:
0 - 6 months in similar work
Preferred Experience:
Not Applicable Required Certification:
American Heart Association recognized BLS -
Healthcare Provider Preferred Certification:
Not Applicable Required License:
Current CA RN License Preferred License:
Not Applicable We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
