Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our ICU Nurse at St. John's Regional Medical Center,  you’ll monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease.

You’ll begin each shift by taking report from a nursing teammate before making your rounds. You’ll provide continued care and perform procedures as detailed in the care plan. This could mean assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line, providing wound care, ensuring patients  MRI or CT, or administering medications.

To thrive in this role, you’ll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You’ll clinically care for your patients- remaining focused and attentive as you continuously monitor your patients throughout your shift. You also serve as their advocate- supporting their best interests when they cannot. However, your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response are impressive, putting you on the radar for advancement.

Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfortAnticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and familiesGuides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patientsMaintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessaryInitiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury)Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene)

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

Job Requirements

Required

Current California Registered Nurse licenseCurrent AHA BLS CPR certificationCurrent ACLS certificationThree (3) to five (5) years current critical care experience Completion of critical care competencies within 6 months of employment. Must demonstrates average competency level 2.75 in core RN competencies and competency level 3.0 in the required ICCU specialty competencies.Where You'll Work

Founded in 1912, Dignity Health - St. John’s Regional Medical Center is a 265-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Oxnard, California. Serving over 85,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including emergency, heart, orthopedic, and cancer care. Additionally, St. John’s Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and was named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.