Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN

TRITAL Care • Sacramento, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking skilled, compassionate, and dependable Registered Nurses for PRN assignments at hospitals and healthcare facilities in Sacramento, California. Nurses are recruited across multiple clinical specialties and considered based on their experience, demonstrated competencies, current credentials, and ability to meet assigned-unit requirements.

Specialties include Neuro Stepdown/SDU, Medical-Surgical, Operating Room, Pediatric PACU, Progressive Care Unit, PICU, Pre-Op, Telemetry, OR General, OR Circulator, ICU, Emergency Department/Emergency Room, and Behavioral Health Services. Duties and clinical requirements vary by specialty and facility. This is a PRN position with shifts offered according to facility staffing requirements, patient census, unit needs, and confirmed availability; a specific number of hours or shifts is not guaranteed. Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Candidates should be comfortable in fast-paced clinical environments, managing changing patient needs, following facility-specific protocols, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Nurses are expected to maintain reliable attendance, communicate their availability, and fulfill accepted assignments. Applicants should identify relevant specialties, clinical experience, current certifications, and shift availability. Credentials and specialty competencies must be verified before placement.

Requirements

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid for practice in California, or other legally accepted authorization to practice in California.
• Nursing education that meets 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 assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of medication safety, infection prevention, patient confidentiality, and facility protocols.
• Ability to recognize clinical deterioration and respond appropriately.
• Willingness to complete required onboarding, competency assessments, background checks, and credential verification.
• Ability to meet the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
• Reliable transportation to assigned facilities in Sacramento, California.
• Reliable attendance and availability for accepted PRN shifts.
• Neuro Stepdown/SDU, PCU, and Telemetry: relevant monitoring experience; ACLS certification when required.
• Medical-Surgical: medical-surgical or acute care nursing experience.
• OR General and OR Circulator: perioperative experience, sterile technique, and surgical safety knowledge.
• Pediatric PACU: pediatric post-anesthesia recovery experience and PALS certification when required.
• PICU: pediatric critical care experience and applicable pediatric life-support certifications.
• Pre-Op: experience with preoperative assessment, patient preparation, and perioperative safety.
• ICU: critical care nursing experience and ACLS certification when required.
• ED/ER: emergency nursing experience and applicable emergency care certifications as required by the facility.
• BHS: behavioral health nursing experience and knowledge of therapeutic communication, de-escalation, and patient safety.

Nice To Haves

• Previous PRN, float pool, travel nursing, or multi-facility experience.
• Specialty certifications such as CCRN, CEN, CNOR, PCCN, or other relevant credentials, where applicable.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and professional communication skills.
• Availability for additional shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Monitor vital signs, symptoms, laboratory findings, and changes in clinical condition.
• Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders and facility policies.
• Recognize clinical deterioration and promptly escalate concerns.
• Perform nursing procedures within the RN scope of practice and demonstrated competency.
• Maintain accurate patient records and electronic health documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Educate patients and families about treatment, recovery, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Follow infection prevention, medication safety, patient identification, and confidentiality standards.
• Participate in shift handoffs, care coordination, and transitions of care.
• Respond to emergencies and follow applicable rapid response and escalation procedures.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and patient-centered care environment.
• Perform specialty-specific duties, such as perioperative and surgical safety procedures, surgical preparation and recovery, acuity-appropriate monitoring and care, or emergency and behavioral health protocols.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling based on facility needs and the nurse’s availability.
• Specialty-focused assignments aligned with clinical experience and competencies.
• Professional development through maintaining and expanding nursing experience across eligible specialties.
• Collaborative work alongside physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Potential for varied clinical experience across acute care, critical care, perioperative, emergency, and behavioral health settings.
• Additional shifts may be available based on staffing requirements.
• Opportunity to contribute to patient safety, recovery, and quality outcomes. Benefits, compensation, and additional opportunities depend on the employer, facility, and assignment; PRN positions may not include the same benefits as full-time positions.

What This Job Offers

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