<p>Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, California is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse for a critical care role at a full-service, comprehensive acute care facility recognized regionally for innovative cardiac care, neonatal intensive care, advanced stroke treatment, and trauma services. This is a direct-employment opportunity with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and specialists covering most major medical specialties, supported by a robust benefits package and a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 based on experience.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based on experience (not applicable to internal transfers)</li> <li>Relocation assistance available for select positions</li> <li>Medical coverage: free PPO plan for employee and family; additional options for prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services</li> <li>401(k) plan with 50% employer match up to 6% of pay, plus employee stock purchase plan and flexible spending accounts</li> <li>Retirement Medical Benefit Account (RMBA) for registered nurses — 2% of annual eligible income set aside per program guidelines</li> <li>Paid time off plus short-term and long-term disability plan coverage</li> <li>Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational programs</li> <li>Additional coverage: life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support resources</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-service, comprehensive acute care facility serving the greater Modesto, California community</li> <li>Recognized center of excellence for cardiac care, neonatal intensive care (NICU), advanced stroke treatment, and trauma services</li> <li>Multidisciplinary team spanning most major medical specialties, enabling high-acuity, complex patient management</li> <li>Critical care unit with a patient population requiring advanced nursing assessment, individualized care planning, and coordination across specialties</li> <li>RN reports to the Patient Care Services Director/Shift Manager; role encompasses planning, directing, coordinating, and delivering individualized patient care through the full nursing process</li> <li>Access to leading-edge diagnostic and therapeutic technologies across service lines</li> <li>Part of a large integrated health system with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers, providing depth of subspecialty consultation and resource support</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required</li> <li>Current BLS certification required</li> <li>Current ACLS certification required</li> <li>TCAR certification required within 12 months of hire or transfer into unit</li> <li>National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) education module must be completed within 6 months of hire or transfer and maintained thereafter</li> <li>Minimum 1 year of recent critical care experience (within the past 12 months) required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Modesto sits in California's Central Valley, offering a lower cost of living compared to the Bay Area and Sacramento while remaining within roughly 90 minutes of both. The region features a warm climate, proximity to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada foothills, and a growing arts and dining scene anchored by a close-knit community. Families benefit from a range of public and private school options, and outdoor enthusiasts have ready access to hiking, skiing, and water recreation throughout the year.</p>