RN Staff Nurse Jobs
RN Staff Nurse jobs are open across hospitals, long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics, and home health agencies, from new-grad to charge-level, with common specializations in med-surg, ICU, and emergency nursing. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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SMCS-Sutter Med Center - SacramentoPosition Overview:
Accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care in an acute patient setting. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in an assigned area. Develops, implements, and coordinates a plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.Job Description:
EDUCATION:
- Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- OR RN license evidences completion of a RN program
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
- RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
- 2 years of recent relevant experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
- Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.
- Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
- Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize patient care, assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet time sensitive activities.
- Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook).
- Work independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing multiple interventions in an ever-changing environment.
- Ability to communicate and engage team members, patients and families in a variety of stressful situations.
- Use existing procedures and critical thinking to identify and solve routine or complex problems.
- Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
- Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
- Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Job Shift:
DaysSchedule:
Full TimeShift Hours:
12Days of the Week:
VariableWeekend Requirements:
Every other WeekendBenefits:
YesUnions:
NoPosition Status:
Non-ExemptWeekly Hours:
36Employee Status:
RegularEmployees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $82.48 to $115.46 / hourThe compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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Who's Hiring
- UPMC41

- Legacy Health33

- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center24

- Erlanger20

- Bassett Healthcare Network19

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- Healthcare & Medical Services69
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- Science & Research4
- Staffing & Recruiting1
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in RN staff nurse jobs.
- Active RN license in the state of employment or a compact multistate license
- Current BLS certification required, ACLS often required for acute care settings
- Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program
- Minimum one to two years of clinical experience in a relevant care setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in fast-paced environments
Tips for Your RN Staff Nurse Job Search
Tailor your resume to unit type
Hiring managers in the ICU read resumes differently than those in med-surg. List your acuity level, patient ratios, and specific equipment you've operated rather than generic nursing duties. Matching your resume to the unit's patient population makes your application stand out.
Certify before you apply, not after
Many rn staff nurse postings list BLS and ACLS as required on day one, not preferred. Confirm your certifications are current before submitting, because an expired card can pull an offer even after a verbal yes from a hiring manager.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists rn staff nurse openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Read shift requirements before applying
Job postings often bury the shift pattern in the final paragraph. Night-only, rotating, or weekend-every-other commitments affect licensure reciprocity timelines and personal scheduling. Confirm the shift structure fits before investing time in a lengthy application or skills assessment.
Prepare for competency-based interview questions
RN Staff Nurse interviews almost always include scenario prompts like 'Describe how you handled a rapid patient deterioration.' Prepare two or three clinical stories using a situation-action-outcome structure so you can answer concisely and with specific clinical detail, not generalities.
Negotiate start date alongside the offer
Background checks, license verifications, and drug screens can push a start date weeks out regardless of your availability. Clarifying the facility's typical onboarding timeline during negotiation lets you manage notice periods at a current employer without leaving a gap in coverage.
RN Staff Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most rn staff nurses?
The companies hiring the most rn staff nurses right now include UPMC, Legacy Health, and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, with the largest share of openings in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Health systems and large regional hospital networks tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently throughout the year.
How many rn staff nurse jobs are remote?
About 0% of rn staff nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with most remote opportunities concentrated in telehealth triage, utilization review, and case management roles rather than direct bedside care. The majority of rn staff nurse positions still require on-site presence in a clinical setting.
How do you become a rn staff nurse?
You earn either an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program, pass the NCLEX-RN licensing exam, and apply for an RN license in your state. Many new graduates then complete a structured nurse residency program at a hospital before transitioning to a fully independent staff role on their unit.
How do you get hired as a rn staff nurse with little experience?
Apply to facilities that run new-graduate nurse residency programs, which are structured to bring RNs with limited clinical hours up to full staff competency over several months. Highlighting clinical rotations in your target specialty, any patient care technician or CNA work, and strong references from clinical preceptors helps your application compete against candidates with more years on the floor.
What does the rn staff nurse interview process look like?
Most rn staff nurse interview processes start with a phone or video screen with a recruiter, followed by a panel or one-on-one interview with the nurse manager and sometimes charge nurses from the unit. Expect competency-based clinical scenario questions, a tour of the unit, and a discussion of shift expectations. Some facilities also require a written skills assessment or a brief shadow shift before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to rn staff nurse jobs?
You can find and apply to rn staff nurse jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your specialty, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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