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.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based on experience (not applicable to internal transfers)
- Relocation assistance available for select positions
- Medical coverage: free PPO plan for employee and family; additional options for prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
- 401(k) plan with 50% employer match up to 6% of pay, plus employee stock purchase plan and flexible spending accounts
- Retirement Medical Benefit Account (RMBA) for registered nurses — 2% of annual eligible income set aside per program guidelines
- Paid time off plus short-term and long-term disability plan coverage
- Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational programs
- Additional coverage: life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support resources
Practice Highlights
- Full-service, comprehensive acute care facility serving the greater Modesto, California community
- Recognized center of excellence for cardiac care, neonatal intensive care (NICU), advanced stroke treatment, and trauma services
- Multidisciplinary team spanning most major medical specialties, enabling high-acuity, complex patient management
- Critical care unit with a patient population requiring advanced nursing assessment, individualized care planning, and coordination across specialties
- 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
- Access to leading-edge diagnostic and therapeutic technologies across service lines
- Part of a large integrated health system with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers, providing depth of subspecialty consultation and resource support
Qualifications
- Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Current BLS certification required
- Current ACLS certification required
- TCAR certification required within 12 months of hire or transfer into unit
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) education module must be completed within 6 months of hire or transfer and maintained thereafter
- Minimum 1 year of recent critical care experience (within the past 12 months) required
About the Community
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.