JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio, California is recruiting an experienced critical care RN to serve as Clinical Coordinator (Patient Care Coordinator) in its ICU. This night-shift leadership role combines hands-on bedside care of the most complex, high-acuity patients with direct unit oversight, staff development, and Rapid Response Team responsibilities at a 145-bed acute-care hospital anchored in the Coachella Valley since 1966. A sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 is available for qualified candidates, making this an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned critical care nurse ready to step into a formal leadership track.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 for qualified candidates
- Individual wages determined by qualifications and experience
- Night-shift differential applicable to 1900–0730 schedule
- Six 12-hour shifts per two-week pay period (72-hour biweekly baseline)
- Employment with a large, established acute-care health system offering access to system-level benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement and other benefits consistent with a major healthcare employer
- E-Verify participating employer; religious and medical vaccination exemptions considered on a case-by-case basis
Practice Highlights
- ICU-based role at a 145-bed acute-care hospital with 24/7 emergency services, cardiovascular services, orthopedic and joint replacement, maternity and pediatric care, ambulatory surgery, imaging, and outpatient rehabilitation
- Provides independent bedside care for critically ill patients across all acuity levels, including ventilator management and titration of vasoactive medications in the context of dysrhythmias and advanced hemodynamic monitoring
- Serves as the designated ICU Rapid Response Team member, assuming a leadership role in emergent patient deterioration events across the hospital
- Assists and mentors bedside staff on procedures commonly performed in critical care; actively develops critical thinking skills in nursing colleagues
- Assumes daily unit operations leadership as assigned, including staffing management to meet both patient care needs and budget targets
- Participates in hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training of ICU staff; supervises and formally evaluates staff performance
- Ensures availability of necessary equipment and supplies at all times
- Develops and implements performance improvement projects with a focus on measurable patient outcome improvements
- Practices and models professional autonomy, encouraging independent clinical decision-making among nursing staff
- Night shift: 1900–0730, six 12-hour shifts per two-week pay period
Qualifications
- Active California RN license required
- Demonstrated mastery of nursing skills and knowledge at the RN III level
- Current CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Minimum of 5 years of critical care nursing experience preferred
- Prior experience or demonstrated competency in nursing leadership and unit management preferred
- Proficiency with ventilator management, vasoactive medication titration, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring expected
- Ability to assist with and mentor staff on bedside critical care procedures
About the Community
Indio sits at the heart of California's Coachella Valley, a sun-drenched desert region known for year-round warmth, world-class golf, and a vibrant cultural calendar anchored by internationally recognized music and arts festivals. The valley offers a relatively affordable cost of living compared to coastal Southern California, with easy access to Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park, and the greater Los Angeles metro roughly two hours to the west. Outdoor recreation — from hiking and cycling to lake activities at the Salton Sea — is available in every direction, making the Coachella Valley a compelling destination for clinicians who value lifestyle alongside career growth.