RN III - Float

Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest•San Diego, CA

1d•$52 - $68•Hybrid

About The Position

Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is seeking an RN III (Float) to provide high-quality, compassionate reproductive healthcare across a dynamic, multi-site environment. This role supports surgical and specialty service centers by providing expert nursing care where it's needed most, ensuring seamless patient experiences and continuity of care across their regions. This position is ideal for a highly adaptable, clinically skilled RN who thrives in a fast-paced setting and enjoys variety. The RN will travel between surgical sites in San Diego, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, and Imperial Valley, serving as a clinical resource and collaborator. Responsibilities include delivering comprehensive patient care such as procedural support, sedation monitoring, patient education, and emergency response, while upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and patient-centered service. The role also involves mentoring staff, contributing to team development, and expanding clinical expertise across diverse care settings. The schedule is a 4/10 with open availability Monday-Saturday, based on health center needs.

Requirements

Completed a Registered Nursing program at an accredited school and holds an active license in the state of California.
Completed a recovery room or surgical training program.
Experience in Emergency or triage services, surgical services, reproductive health care services, and/or abortion services.
Eager to work in an environment that supports the agency’s commitment to equity and belonging.
Demonstrates empathy and compassionate care.
Open to traveling to all Southern California counties, and willing to jump in to help with coverage.

Responsibilities

Provide flexible nursing coverage across specialty centers to ensure continuity of care.
Deliver safe, compassionate patient care using clinical knowledge of abortion care, sedation, and emergency protocols.
Oversee nursing services and support daily operations in Specialty Services Centers.
Educate and dispense FDA-approved birth control methods per provider orders.
Administer oral, injectable, and controlled medications in accordance with provider direction.
Maintain medication safety, compliance standards, and accurate documentation.
Support productivity, quality, and revenue cycle goals.
Follow all organizational policies, clinical protocols, and service standards.
Perform lab testing, venipuncture, injections, and referral follow-up.
Monitor patients recovering from analgesia and moderate or IV conscious sedation.
Educate patients on post-procedure care, contraception, and preventive health screenings.
Maintain and check emergency and clinical equipment.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient flow and operations.
Maintain narcotics logs and medication accountability.
Start IVs and Hep-Locks.
Triage and respond to emergency situations.
Support clinic flow, cleanliness, and readiness.
Identify and help resolve staffing, workflow, and equipment needs.
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Serve as a clinical resource and support team development.
Participate in ongoing learning and professional development.
Demonstrate knowledge of quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Train, orient, and precept new RN staff.
Apply and maintain sterile and clean techniques in procedures.
Utilize EMR and practice management systems for accurate documentation and tracking.
Ensure accuracy of all patient records and data entry.
Administer IV conscious sedation as directed.
Assist providers with sedation and procedural care.
Assist with safe patient transfers as needed.
Perform ultrasounds for gestational dating.