Critical Care Nurse-Emergency Room (Open & Promotional)

Salary : $149,593.60 - $176,779.20 Annually

Location : County of San Mateo, CA

Job Type : Various

Job Number : F022V

Department : San Mateo Medical Center

Opening Date : 10 / 03 / 2023

Bargaining Unit : 25

Description

NOTE : This recruitment was amended on July 22, 2025 to put the recruitment on hold. Applications are not being accepted at this time.

NOTE : The sign-on bonus has been discontinued effective September 20, 2024.

At San Mateo Medical Center , we are always seeking ways to enhance the already impressive services we offer. This dedication to excellence is reflected in the exceptional care we provide and the extraordinary professionals who provide it. Here, you'll have the chance to develop your talents with a skilled team of people who actively support and encourage each other's success. If you're ready to open new doors for your career, join us today!

We are currently seeking one full-time, one part-time, and one Relief, skilled Registered Nurses with proven Emergency Department experiencefor evening / night shifts. Under direction, the successful hires will provide varied professional nursing duties with primary emphasis on professional nursing care for hospital or clinic patients.

Our Level 2 Emergency Department is dedicated to providing quality, responsive care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Department provides emergency care to a primarily underserved and underinsured population.

The ideal candidate will possess the following :

• At least one year or 300 clinical rotation hours of direct, proven experience in an emergency room and / or Critical Care setting preferred.
• Experience caring for patients with multiple co-morbidities.
• Experience working with diverse, underserved populations.
• Knowledge of current regulatory requirements

Critical Care Nurse Salary

$66.49 - $78.58 Hourly

$5,319.20 - $6,286.40 Biweekly

$11,524.71 - $13,620.27 Monthly

Relief Nurse Salary

$66.02 - $82.52 Hourly

$5,281.60 - $6,601.60 Biweekly

$11,443.47 - $14,303.47 Monthly

NOTE : The list created from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future permanent, extra help and / or temporary vacancies.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

Duties for nurses in this series may also include the following :

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification :

Education and Experience :

Knowledge of :

Skill / Ability to :

Application / Examination

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help / limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help / limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

The examination will consist of an interview (weight : 100%). Depending on the number of applicants an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and / or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.

IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go toto apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department.

Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. About the County

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.

We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

Analyst : Carolyn Burns (100323) (Critical Care Nurse - F022)

We invite you to explore our page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.)

In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.

As a County employee, you'll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.

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IMPORTANT : Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the selection process. Be concise and specific. Neatness, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses.

02

Possession of a current California license as a Registered Nurse is required to qualify for this recruitment. Do you possess a current California license as a Registered Nurse? (Please include your license number on the Certificates & Licenses section of the application. A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.)

03

Possession of each of the following life support certificates is required to be employed in the Emergency Department : Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Which of these certificates do you currently possess? (Please include information on the Certificates & Licenses section of the application. Any answer less than all three certificates will disqualify you from this recruitment.)

04

The ideal candidate has at least one year of paid nursing experience working in an Emergency Room or Critical Care setting. Do you have at least one year of recent paid Emergency Room or Critical Care nursing experience?

05

Do you have at least 300 clinical rotation hours of direct proven experience in an emergency room and / or Critical Care setting?

06

Describe the education, training and experience that qualify you for a position as Critical Care Nurse in the Emergency Department. If you do not have any paid RN experience in an Emergency Department, please include the number of clinical rotation hours of direct proven experience in an emergency room and / or Critical Care setting and specify the hours and setting. Include specific certificates, training and experience. Be specific. A resume will not be accepted instead of a response.

07

A) List the criteria you use to assess and triage patients in an emergency room setting. B) Describe an example from your work experience where you effectively used the criteria. Be specific.

08

Critical Care Nurses may be required to work various shifts and hours. Please check your availability from the options below. (Check all that apply.)

09

San Mateo County departments sometimes need extra-help workers in addition to permanent employees. Extra Help positions offer temporary part-time or temporary full-time employment for 1040 hours (which equates to working full-time for approximately six months). However, employment might end sooner depending on the needs of the hiring departments. Extra-help positions are paid on an hourly rate basis and do not provide employee benefits. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment. Are you interested in extra-help employment? (A "No" answer to this question will not affect your application for permanent employment.)

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How did you learn about this position?

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If you answered, "Professional Publication / Website" or "Other" to the above question, please indicate below how you learned about this position. Your response to this question will help us in better marketing County jobs. Type NA if not applicable.

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