Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California is recruiting an experienced Emergency Department RN to step into a full-time Clinical Manager role overseeing day-to-day shift operations in a high-acuity ED that anchors a three-hospital regional network. Desert Regional holds Level 1 Trauma Center designation — the only such center serving the Coachella Valley — and sits within a system that also operates a comprehensive stroke program, a cancer center, and the region's only Level 3 NICU. This is a rotating-shift leadership position for a clinically sharp, operationally grounded RN who is ready to own staffing, performance improvement, and team development in one of Southern California's busiest trauma environments.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $25,000 (eligibility and terms apply)
- Full-time employment with a comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Health savings account (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare support, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Full-time Clinical Manager role with rotating shift coverage across the Emergency Department
- Level 1 Trauma Center — the only designated Level 1 facility in the Coachella Valley; Clinical Manager serves as an active Trauma Team member
- Part of Desert Care Network, a three-hospital system (Palm Springs, Indio, Joshua Tree) serving the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions of Southern California
- System-level service lines include comprehensive stroke care, oncology, Level 1 Trauma, and the region's only Level 3 NICU
- Accountable for all unit-level human resources functions: hiring, scheduling, performance evaluations (annual and probationary), counseling, and disciplinary action
- Manages staffing utilization against established benchmarking and acuity data using an individual patient classification system; tracks trends by shift and staff mix
- Integrates performance improvement (PI) philosophy into daily operations; leads data collection for unit-based quality trending and ongoing reviews
- Collaborates with the ED Director on departmental strategic planning (short- and long-term goals), supply cost controls, and labor efficiency initiatives
- Oversees department-specific orientation for all new staff and coordinates mandatory continuing education and hospital orientation attendance
- Maintains open interdepartmental communication and supports hospital-wide programs including risk management, safety, and infection control
Qualifications
- Current California RN license required
- Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience with demonstrated clinical competence and leadership skills
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification (must remain current at all times)
- Current American Heart Association ACLS certification (must remain current at all times)
- Current American Heart Association PALS certification (must remain current at all times)
- EKG competency test must be successfully completed within the first 30 days of hire
- NIHSS certification required within the first 30 days of entry into this position
- Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) certification required within 6 months of hire
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required within 6 months of hire
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required within 3 months of hire or transfer
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification preferred
- Previous nursing management or charge experience preferred
About the Community
Palm Springs sits at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains in the Coachella Valley, offering year-round sunshine, world-class golf, hiking, and a vibrant arts and dining scene that draws residents and visitors alike. The region's cost of living is notably lower than coastal Southern California metros, while Los Angeles and San Diego remain accessible for weekend travel. The Coachella Valley's mix of desert landscapes, cultural festivals, and outdoor recreation — from Joshua Tree National Park to the aerial tramway — makes it a compelling destination for clinicians seeking a high-quality lifestyle alongside serious clinical work.