41 nurse jobs found in Santa Cruz, CA

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Nursing Manager, you will be a dynamic leader, guiding and empowering our nursing team to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care through continuous growth and operational excellence. Every day you will lead and mentor Registered Nurses, oversee clinical operations, and advocate for patient and team needs, driving professional development and achieving unit goals. To be successful in this role, you will embody accountability and confidence with superior communication skills for all interactions. You'll skillfully navigate challenges, ensuring individual performance and overall unit success. Schedules nursing staff to specific shifts, taking into account past utilization trends. Measures employee performance. Assists in the training of new staff members and the development of existing staff members. Coordinates the activities of the unit during a particular shift and directs, organizes, and assigns work to the nursing staff....

This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under general supervision, to apply systems-level thinking from knowledge of nursing, social, and public health sciences to provide professional public health nursing services in diverse settings, including homes, clinics, hospitals, schools, and community settings as required by the assigned program area. Typical Tasks The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed. Provides nursing services to individuals by assessing, diagnosing, planning for, implementing, and evaluating appropriate nursing care; Assists individuals and families in following medical provider recommendations; Participates in various clinics by interviewing and counseling clients in a...

This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under supervision, to apply systems-level thinking from knowledge of nursing, social, and public health sciences to provide public health nursing services in diverse settings, including homes, clinics, hospitals, schools, agencies, and community settings as required by the assigned program area. Typical Tasks The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed. Provides nursing services to individuals by assessing, diagnosing, planning for, implementing, and evaluating appropriate nursing care;  Assists individuals and families in following medical provider recommendations; Recognizes attitudes and cultural patterns that are detrimental to health and guides...

This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under general supervision, incumbents provide care to patients in a structured environment. Per Diem Clinical Nurse initiate and perform established nursing interventions utilizing current clinical knowledge.   Per Diem Clinical Nurse would acquire the qualifications listed for this position by possessing a valid California Registered Nurse license and at least 1 year of recent acute care experience. Specialty skills required to work in specialty areas.    Positions available in units at each hospital include: O'Connor Hospital - Emergency Department Regional Medical Center - Emergency Department St. Louise Regional Hospital - Emergency Department Valley Medical Center - Emergency Department Valley Medical Center - Express Care   Per Diem Clinical Nurse are appointments to non-permanent positions established to meet peak load or other...

This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under general direction, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care of patients and to function as an expert clinician, consultant, educator and researcher. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center has one vacant Clinical Nurse Specialist position to support the Pediatric/Pediatric ICU Department. The is a part-time (.5) position on the day shift. The Clinical Nurse Specialist requires the RN to be certified by the California BRN as a Clinical Nurse Specialist with clinical expertise in Pediatric or Pediatric ICU.  At least five years of experience, evidence of expertise, and competency in the identified nursing specialty in a Joint Commission Certified Acute Care hospital is required.  Board Certification in  Pediatrics or Pediatric ICU highly desired. The eligible list will be used for future openings within this...

This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under general direction, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care of patients and to function as an expert clinician, consultant, educator and researcher. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center has one vacant Clinical Nurse Specialist position to support the Neonatal ICU Department. The is a full-time (1.0) position on the day shift. The Clinical Nurse Specialist requires the RN to be certified by the California BRN as a Clinical Nurse Specialist with clinical expertise in Neonatal ICU.  At least five years of experience, evidence of expertise, and competency in the identified nursing specialty in a Joint Commission Certified Acute Care hospital is required.  Board Certification in Neonatal ICU highly desired. The eligible list will be used for future openings within this competency area.  The Power of WE :...

Position Description Continuous Exam # 26/52E01/11JH SUMMARY OF POSITION The County of Monterey Health Department’s Behavioral Health Bureau (MCBH) has openings for multiple full-time Public Health Licensed Vocational Nurses (PH LVNs). The Public Health Licensed Vocational Nurse supports patients in a multi-disciplinary treatment team service model in the Adult or Children and Youth System of Care. The PH LVN functions under the supervision of the medical director in Behavioral Health and clinical operations supervisor, working as an essential part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team that is comprised of psychiatrists, medical assistants, licensed/license eligible master’s level clinicians, bachelor level social workers, behavioral health aides and peer support staff. The program provides an array of mental health services to individuals of all ages with serious mental illness / serious emotional disturbance and co-occurring conditions. Services include...

Position Description A Drug-Free Workplace Invites your interest for the position of   SUPERVISING PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE $12,216 - $16,685 per Month Priority Screening Date: September 6, 2026 Exam # 24/52E80/08PH Summary of Position The Health Department’s Public Health Bureau is seeking to fill a full-time Supervising Public Health Nurse (SPHN) position in the Tuberculosis (TB) Unit within the Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Division. The TB Unit is responsible for the timely identification and management of individuals with active or suspected tuberculosis, preventing TB transmission, and coordinating patient care to support successful completion of treatment. As part of comprehensive case management, the TB Unit works to identify and address urgent medical and psychosocial needs and barriers to care through appropriate utilization of healthcare and community resources. The program administers Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) throughout...

Position Description Drug-Free Workplace Invites your interest for the position of Senior Clinic Nurse $10,925 - $14,324 per month Continuous Exam #26/52A22/05CY SUMMARY OF POSITION The County of Monterey Health Department exists to enhance, protect, and improve the health of the people in Monterey County. The Health Department’s Clinic Services Bureau is seeking to fill a vacant Senior Clinic Nurse position at the outpatient health care clinic located in Salinas. The Senior Clinic Nurse will serve as lead staff to fellow clinic nursing staff and provide professional nursing care and services to patients and their families within the clinics. The Senior Clinic Nurse will provide support to family medicine, women’s health, internal medicine, pediatric, behavioral health, and specialty services. This position is responsible for managing triage of patients in person and by telephone, assisting with care coordination of patients with complex medical problems,...

Position Description Continuous Exam # 25/52E22/07JH SUMMARY OF POSITION The Health Department’s Public Health Bureau is seeking to fill vacant Public Health Nurse II positions in the Children’s Medical Services, Communicable Disease Prevention and Control, and Community Based Nursing divisions. The Public Health Nurse II (PHN) will perform the full scope of Public Health Nursing duties by initiating and carrying out special programs under limited supervision. The PHN will be part of a team of professional, para-professional and support staff that collaborate to ensure comprehensive health services are provided throughout Monterey County. These programs include: California Children’s Services (CCS) determines medical eligibility of children under age 21 for CCS-eligible diagnostic and treatment services. The PHN provides case management services to children in collaboration with the CCS case worker and the local Medi-Cal managed care health plan....

Position Description Priority Screening Date: 5/29/2026 Exam # 25/52E23/07JH SUMMARY OF POSITION The County of Monterey Health Department’s Public Health Bureau is seeking to fill one vacant Public Health Nurse III position in the Immunization (IZ) and Communicable Disease (CD) Unit. The IZ/CD Unit is responsible for the prevention, investigation, and control of vaccine-preventable and other reportable communicable diseases in Monterey County. The unit conducts disease surveillance, case and contact investigations, provider outreach and community education, and implements state and federal program requirements, including immunization grant deliverables and communicable disease reporting mandates.   The Public Health Nurse III (PHN III) will serve as the County’s Immunization Coordinator and play a key leadership role within the Communicable Disease Unit. In this role, the PHN III is responsible for coordinating immunization program activities, including...

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Nursing Manager, you will be a dynamic leader, guiding and empowering our nursing team to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care through continuous growth and operational excellence. Every day, you will lead and mentor Registered Nurses, oversee clinical operations, and advocate for patient and team needs, driving professional development and achieving unit goals. To be successful in this role, you will embody accountability and confidence with superior communication skills for all interactions. You'll skillfully navigate challenges, ensuring individual performance and overall unit success. Schedules nursing staff to specific shifts, taking into account past utilization trends. Measures employee performance. Assists in the training of new staff members and the development of existing staff members. Coordinates the activities of the unit during a particular shift and directs, organizes, and assigns work to the nursing staff....

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Nursing Manager, you will be a dynamic leader, guiding and empowering our nursing team to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care through continuous growth and operational excellence. Every day, you will lead and mentor Registered Nurses, oversee clinical operations, and advocate for patient and team needs, driving professional development and achieving unit goals. To be successful in this role, you will embody accountability and confidence with superior communication skills for all interactions. You'll skillfully navigate challenges, ensuring individual performance and overall unit success.   Manages the resources and daily activities of a nursing department while ensuring environmental factors support high standards of patient care. Assists in the training and development of new and existing staff members. Creates and maintains an environment that is conducive to learning transfer. Coordinates the activities of the unit...

Multiple openings. Common Spirit Health has 2 openings for this role in Santa Cruz County (Santa Cruz). Apply once and your Veteran Staffing Consultant will help match you to a location and schedule. Job Summary and Responsibilities As our National Resident RN, you will experience a dynamic and supportive residency, receiving personalized attention to foster long-term success and cross-training across our interconnected Nursing units. Every day you will deliver individualized patient care by collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, administering treatments, monitoring vital signs, and educating patients and families, all while embracing varied nursing tasks. To be successful in this role, you will actively engage in our comprehensive, evidence-based Residency Program, utilizing clinical orientation, practice, and mentor-ship. You will demonstrate a passion for learning and teamwork within a collaborative, patient-centered environment. Evidence-based...

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Staff RN, you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery. Every day you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes. To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement. Performs psychosocial/physiologic assessments that integrate changing data. Formulates a plan of care based...

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Staff RN, you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery. Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes. To thrive in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement. Clinical Practice & Case Management- Provides safe therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way....

Job Summary and Responsibilities We are offering up to 10k sign on incentve bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.   As a Quality Improvement Manager, you will be solely responsible for administering and managing the facility's quality improvement and risk management programs. Daily, you will oversee quality initiatives, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement for patient safety. You will also manage risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting, ensuring regulatory compliance and minimizing liabilities, fostering a culture of safety and excellence. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of healthcare quality and risk management, strong analytical and leadership skills, an unwavering commitment to patient safety, and the ability to implement robust programs. Assists in the design, planning, implementation and coordination of Quality Management, Patient Safety and Performance Improvement activities for...

Multiple openings. Common Spirit Health has 2 openings for this role in Santa Cruz County (Santa Cruz). Part-time and per diem openings are available. Apply once and your Veteran Staffing Consultant will help match you to a location and schedule. Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Staff RN, you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery. Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes. To thrive in this vital role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and...

This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under clinical supervision of a Registered Nurse or a licensed Physician/Podiatrist, performs specialized and complex and routine medical assistant tasks related to the care and treatment of patients in an ambulatory care setting. Custody Health Services is currently recruiting for sixteen (16) Medical Assistant - Extra Help positions. NOTE: Applicants who meet the employment standards will be invited to take an online examination tentatively scheduled for the week of December 14, 2026. Custody Health Services (CHS) provides medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in custody at the four County detention facilities: Main Jail, Elmwood, Juvenile Hall, and James Ranch. On-site routine and urgent/emergent medical services are provided at both Main Jail and Elmwood adult jail facilities in Santa Clara County. Health care of incarcerated...

This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under direction, to plan, organize, coordinate, direct, manage, supervise, and monitor the County's emergency medical services system, which may include, EMS personnel, volunteers, provider agencies and/or facilities, in order to establish and ensure compliance with the California Health and Safety Code, California Code of Regulations, and the County's code, regulations, policies, protocols, guidelines, and contracts for operation of the emergency medical services system and its components. Typical Tasks Coordinates and manages assigned emergency medical services program activities, including planning, prioritizing, monitoring for quality assurance and quality improvement, and participating in the agency-wide program meetings regarding program activities;   Provides daily direction to external municipal and private personnel related to the provision...