Clinical Nurse (Registered Nurse) — AAU J7, 0.9 FTE, Rotating 12-Hour Shifts

Job overview

The Clinical Nurse (Registered Nurse) — AAU J7 role is onsite in Palo Alto, CA, with rotating 12-hour shifts; compensation is $96.35–$111.14 per hour. The nurse supports patient care at Stanford Health Care, providing hands-on, evidence-based nursing within the California Nursing Practice Act and hospital standards. The nurse assesses patients, plans and delivers care, coordinates with the healthcare team, and teaches patients and families to support recovery and prevent complications. The role also contributes to safe, high-quality unit practice through monitoring, communication, and ongoing professional development.

What you'll do

• Assess patients and interpret clinical data
• plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care
• coordinate care with providers and families
• provide therapeutic interventions safely and monitor responses
• teach patients and families about self-care and illness prevention
• respond to rapidly changing situations and activate emergency protocols when needed
• monitor safety and compliance with standards and policies
• prioritize work and delegate appropriately
• contribute to team activities and staff teaching
• maintain professional competence, licensure, and required certifications.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

clinical nurse

registered nurse

aau j7

patient care

evidence-based nursing

patient and family education

rotating 12-hour shifts

0.9 fte

onsite

palo alto ca

stanford health care

$96.35–$111.14/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting specifies 0.9 FTE and rotating 12-hour shifts. Requires one year of RN experience, California RN licensure, and current BLS and ACLS certifications; BSN is preferred.

About the employer

Stanford Health Care is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.