Clinical Nurse II (RN), Critical Care Transition to Practice Program starting March 15, 2027 - 0.90 FTE, 12-hour days or Nights

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Rotating - 12 Hour (United States of America)
Clinical Nurse II (RN), Critical Care Transition to Practice Program starting March 15, 2027 - 0.90 FTE, 12-hour days or Nights
Job Description Summary
The Stanford Health Care (SHC) Critical Care Transition to Practice Program begins on March 15, 2027.
Applicant Timeline / Next Steps: Online applications will be accepted from Friday, October 9, 2026, through Friday, October 16, 2026.
Join our team of dedicated critical care nurses and transform your nursing practice! Stanford Nurses are recognized as bold leaders, compassionate healers, educators, and mentors, providing the highest standards of care while creating long-term impressions that continue to set SHC apart as the best place to work and thrive. Stanford Nursing offers a wide array of career advancement opportunities, access to the latest technologies and health care innovations, and a workplace culture that encourages personal growth and work-life balance while honoring its commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care.
To support your growth, we invite you to consider the Critical Care Transition to Practice Program. Designed for highly motivated and committed nurses, this comprehensive one-year training program provides bedside care hours with an experienced nurse preceptor, supported by clinical education and immersive training workshops.
Program Requirements:
CCTP Eligibility Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited ADN, BSN, or MSN program. Accredited online programs are included.
Two years of Acute Care or Emergency Department RN experience within the last three years in the USA. (excluding inpatient psychiatric, post-anesthesia care, or ambulatory care units)
No more than one year of ICU experience.
At Time of APPLICATION California Registered Nurse (RN) license Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for providers issued by the American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
Available Units May Include:
1. Neurosciences ICU - L4
2. Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery ICU - J4
3. Cardiac Surgery ICU - J2
4. Surgical, Trauma, and Transplant ICU - K4
5. Medical ICU - M4
6. Medical Oncology ICU - D1
Application Requirements:
Cover Letter
Resume & Work Experience: Must provide job title, responsibilities, and time frame for employment
Application Questions Completed
A Brief Overview
The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who provides hands-on care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. Within that role, the CN performs all steps of the nursing process, including assessing patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers; and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications. The CN partners with the patient's family wherever possible, considering all aspects of care, to deliver family centered care. As a professional, monitors the quality of nursing care provided.
The Clinical Nurse is responsible for his/her own professional development, including licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and maintaining current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population.
As a member of the nursing profession, the Clinical Nurse contributes to the profession of nursing through such activities as teaching others, sharing expertise In unit or hospital.
Please note: A Nurse who voluntarily agrees to work in a "weekends only" position is not eligible for premium pay under Section 17.2.
Our Clinical Nurse (RN) job classification is represented by the Committee for Recognition of Nursing Achievement (CRONA). CRONA is an independent union for Registered Nurses at Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Health Stanford. For more information, please visit the CRONA website at https://www.crona.org/.
NOTE: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required by the cost center in which the position resides. Please check AskHR for a complete listing of those cost centers requiring the ACLS certification.
Locations
Stanford Health Care
What you will do
The Helping Role Establishes Therapeutic Relationships:
Creates and maintains a climate conducive to healing by being present with the patient and family; identifying and managing discomfort; providing emotional support and information; and guiding the patient and family through phases of illness and recovery/passage to death, in accordance with the patient's goals and culture.
Mobilizes the patient's strengths and abilities to participate in recovery and maintain control over the plan of care.
Diagnostic and Monitoring Functions:
Obtains accurate, relevant assessment data and interprets it as normal vs. abnormal. Determines nursing diagnosis. Monitors and evaluates data as frequently as needed based on stability.
Plans and Implements Therapeutic Interventions:
Collaborates with the patient, family, and members of the health care team to develop an individualized plan of care. Implements nursing and medical interventions safely. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and monitors patient for adverse responses and side effects.
Teaching and Coaching, Patient and Staff Teaching:
Assesses a patient's and family's learning needs and readiness to learn. Teaches needed information for self-care and illness prevention. Adjusts information and expectations based on patient responses, developmental level, physiological and psychological condition, and cultural variations.
Teaches other staff members both incidentally and/or through formal roles such as preceptor or super-user.
Effective Management of Rapidly Changing Situations:
Ability to rapidly grasp problem situations and respond quickly and appropriately. Identifies the need for and activates emergency protocols.
Monitors and Ensures Quality Healthcare Practices:
Monitors own practices and helps monitor others for practices related to patient and employee safety and compliance with standards and policies. Looks for opportunities for continual improvement in patient care and the work environment.
Organization and Work Role Functions:
Integrates multiple requests and work expectations by setting priorities, delegating tasks appropriately, and seeking assistance as needed.