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Registered Nurse - NICU - Tri-City Medical Center - Day Shift - Full-time 0.9 FTE

Job ID JR207728 Date posted 07/01/2026
Oceanside, California
  • STCMC Tri
  • Day
  • Regular
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Overview

At Sharp, being a nurse means transforming the health care experience for your patients, for your colleagues and for yourself. In a collaborative environment with state-of-the-art facilities and advanced clinical practices, we encourage you to follow your passions wherever they take you.

As a recognized leader in nursing excellence with Magnet® recognitions for high-quality, patient-centered care, we invite you to join us in providing health care the way it should be. We offer a wide variety of nursing positions — from RNs and clinical nurse leads to case managers and clinical nurse specialists.

Success Profile

Wondering what qualities it takes to be a successful nursing professional at Sharp? View some of the traits we’re looking for below.

  • Innovative
  • Collaborative
  • Resourceful
  • Advocate
  • Person-centered
  • Critical Thinker

Job Details

Job ID JR207728

Hours:

Shift Start Time:

7 AM

Shift End Time:

7:30 PM

AWS Hours Requirement:

12/36 - 12 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

Every Other

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$44.670 - $56.760 - $68.850


The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.


**Recalled and internal bargaining unit applicants must apply by July 8, 2026, to be eligible for priority consideration during the selection process**


What You Will Do
The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who performs patient assessment, develops, implements and evaluates effectiveness of an interdisciplinary plan of care for patient populations with various diagnoses. Maintains professional standards of conduct and ethics as outlined in department expectations and professional organizations. Provides education to patients, families, caregivers and other health professionals. Assists in the supervision of other staff members, students and volunteers, as appropriate. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patients'/caregivers' rights, as identified within the institution.



Required Qualifications

  • Experienced NICU RN: Six (6) months of experience as a Registered Nurse in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, required.
  • California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing -REQUIRED
  • AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - Various-Employee provides certificate -REQUIRED


Other Qualification Requirements

  • Current STABLE certification, preferred


Essential Functions

  • The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
    Patient Care:
    Coordinate the interprofessional health care team to deliver safe, efficient, patient-centered, timely and equitable care.
    Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify patient-specific needs.
    Develop and implement individualized care plans.
    Monitor and evaluate patient interventional responses ensuring swift follow-up as needed.
    Act as patient advocate and protect patient dignity and confidentiality.
    Evaluates effectiveness of care provided by all health care team members, including oneself, and contribution of systems and environment in progressing patients toward desired outcomes.
    Provide education to patients and families about medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle modifications.
    Advocate for evidence-based practices in NICU care.
    Safety and Compliance:
    Maintain a safe, clean working environment, adhering to infection control and hospital policies.
    Maintain strict adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
    Comply with hospital and regulatory standards, including The Joint Commission and OSHA guidelines.
    Adhere to facility policies to ensure safe care. Identify and report safety concerns; demonstrate willingness to address pervasive systemic issues.
    Documentation
    Accurately document care measures, Interventions, patient progress, and any incidents in the electronic medical record (EMR).
    Professional Development and Leadership:
    Provide mentorship to New Graduate Nurses and students, fostering their professional development.
    Participate in professional development activities, including continuing education, certifications, workshops and quality improvement initiatives.
    Emergency Preparedness:
    Act decisively in critical situations, such as cardiac arrest, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and composure under pressure.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Technical Skills: Proficient in operating advanced critical care related equipment and technology. Strong understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and critical care related pharmacology. Understanding in managing Procedural sterile fields and ensuring adherence to procedural protocols. Proficient in responding to neonatal emergencies, including at time of delivery.
  • Critical Thinking: Rapid decision-making skills in high-pressure environments. Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to dynamic cases.
  • Communication: Effective verbal and written communication with the NICU team, patients, and families. Strong interpersonal skills to support a collaborative team environment.

Employee Referral Incentive Eligibility:

  • Referral must list the name of the Sharp employee that referred them on the job application.

  • External referrals only

  • If referring a former Sharp employee – must be more than 12 months since last date of employment with Sharp Healthcare at the time of referral

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

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Our Mission and Values

At Sharp, our mission is to improve the health of those we serve with a commitment to excellence in all that we do. We aim to offer quality care and services that set community standards, exceed patients’ expectations and are provided in a caring, convenient, cost-effective and accessible manner.

We have a vision to transform the health care experience through a culture of caring, quality, safety, service, innovation and excellence. Our goal is to be the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care.

Our team members are the driving force behind our mission and vision. At Sharp, we’re focused on providing an environment that will meet the needs of both our patients and our employees. Our team members are encouraged to connect with their passions and recommit to the purpose of their work each day.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision
    dental and more

    Our flexible benefits include a choice of two HMO medical plans (both of which include vision), two PPO dental choices, flexible spending accounts, accident insurance, long-term disability insurance and life insurance.

  • Generous vacation
    holiday and sick leave

    We offer one of the most generous plans among health care systems in San Diego, and new Sharp employees start with 25 days of paid time off in just the first year.

  • Wellness
    programs

    We focus on your overall well-being by giving you tools to improve both yourself and your life — mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally and environmentally. Our focus is on balanced health and wellness to help you reach your health goals and enjoy life along the way.

  • Employee assistance
    program

    At Sharp, we understand that personal problems occasionally arise and you may need to seek outside professional advice. We’re here to help. Our employee assistance program helps employees develop and maintain a lifestyle that supports good health and productivity.

  • Retirement
    plans

    We’re proud to offer two retirement plans to match your needs. The Sharp$aver 401(a) plan matches your after-tax contributions and the 403(b) plan offers a long-term savings plan for pre-tax and Roth contributions with available loan and withdrawal provisions.

  • Educational opportunities
    and tuition reimbursement

    We support and encourage the growth and development of our employees through educational courses for credit in institutions of higher learning, continuing education programs (conferences, workshops, seminars) and specialty certification examinations.

  • Discount programs,
    perks and other benefits

    Our employees are eligible to participate in several group voluntary benefit plans — including group legal, college savings, critical illness insurance, group auto and home insurance and pet insurance.

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