Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN

TRITAL Care • Sacramento, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking qualified Registered Nurses for PRN assignments across multiple hospital units and clinical specialties in Sacramento, California. Nurses provide patient-centered care in accordance with their professional scope of practice, demonstrated competencies, facility policies, and applicable regulations. Assignments may be available in acute care hospitals and specialty nursing units and depend on facility staffing needs, patient census, unit requirements, and nurse availability. PRN scheduling does not guarantee a minimum number of hours or shifts; nurses are expected to maintain reliable attendance and fulfill accepted assignments.

Specialties include Neuro Stepdown/SDU, Medical-Surgical, Operating Room, Pediatric PACU, Progressive Care Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pre-Op, Telemetry, General OR, OR Circulator, Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department/Emergency Room, and Behavioral Health Services. Specialty responsibilities and qualifications vary by assignment. The ideal candidate is clinically competent, compassionate, adaptable, and committed to safe, high-quality care, with relevant specialty experience, strong critical-thinking and documentation skills, and the ability to work effectively in demanding clinical environments.

Requirements

• Current, active California Registered Nurse (RN) license, or other legally accepted authorization to practice in California.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program or education meeting applicable licensure requirements.
• Relevant clinical experience and demonstrated competency for the assigned specialty.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, as required by the facility.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, critical-thinking, and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of patient safety, infection prevention, medication administration, and clinical documentation.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
• Willingness to complete facility onboarding, competency assessments, background checks, and required screenings.
• Ability to meet the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
• Reliable transportation to assigned facilities.
• Ability to comply with facility scheduling and attendance policies.
• For Neuro Stepdown/SDU, PCU, and Telemetry: relevant monitoring and stepdown experience; ACLS when required.
• For Medical-Surgical: relevant medical-surgical nursing experience and patient care competencies.
• For OR, General OR, and OR Circulator: perioperative nursing experience, knowledge of sterile technique, and surgical safety competencies.
• For Pediatric PACU: pediatric recovery experience and PALS when required.
• For PICU: pediatric critical care experience and required pediatric life-support certifications.
• For Pre-Op: experience with preoperative assessments, patient preparation, and perioperative safety.
• For ICU: critical care experience and ACLS or other facility-required credentials.
• For ED/ER: emergency nursing experience and applicable emergency care certifications.
• For BHS: behavioral health experience, therapeutic communication, de-escalation, and patient safety competencies.
• All licenses, certifications, and specialty competencies must be verified before placement.
• Meet applicable California continuing education and other licensing requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous PRN, travel nursing, float pool, or multi-facility experience.
• Experience in acute care hospitals or specialty units.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems.
• Availability for additional shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and professional communication skills.
• Additional certifications such as CCRN, CEN, CNOR, PCCN, ACLS, and PALS may be preferred depending on the specialty and facility.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Monitor vital signs, symptoms, clinical findings, and responses to treatment.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and facility policies.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and escalate concerns promptly.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, medications, and patient responses.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Educate patients and families about treatment, recovery, and discharge instructions.
• Follow infection prevention, medication safety, patient identification, and confidentiality standards.
• Participate in shift handoffs and coordinate transitions of care.
• Respond to emergencies according to facility protocols.
• Perform specialty-specific duties within demonstrated competency and authorized scope of practice.
• Fulfill accepted PRN assignments and comply with facility scheduling and attendance policies.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling, with PRN assignments based on facility needs and nurse availability.
• Opportunities to apply for multiple specialties matching clinical experience.
• Professional development through exposure to varied clinical assignments.
• Collaborative work with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Potential opportunities for additional shifts based on staffing requirements.
• Meaningful work supporting patient safety, recovery, and care outcomes.
• Compensation, benefits, and assignment availability depend on the employer, facility, and specific position; PRN roles may not offer the same benefits as full-time employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed