Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry
John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
Indio, CA
3x12 hrs
Sign-On Bonus
$45/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care132 beds
Pay
- Sign-On bonus$10,000
Benefits
- Sign-On bonus
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Eligible to work in US
Description
Up to $10,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience
JFK Memorial Hospital has provided medical care to residents in the Coachella Valley since 1966. A group of physicians, including Dr. Reynaldo Carreon, founded the hospital and today one of JFK’s cross streets is named in his honor.
Originally called Indio Community Hospital, JFK has grown to a 145-bed acute-care hospital that is part of Tenet Healthcare California. It offers a variety of services, including:
•Emergency care 24/7
•Orthopedic and joint replacement services using emerging technology
•Cardiovascular services
•Maternity care and pediatric services
•Ambulatory surgery center
•Imaging services
•Outpatient Rehabilitation Center
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The professional nurse on the Surgical Tower Unit uses the nursing process to plan, implement, evaluate and document patient care. The professional nurse considers the patient's physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, language barriers, age, teaching needs, and readiness to learn. The professional nurse demonstrates knowledge of EKG monitoring and treatment of hypotension and dysrhythmias. The professional nurse demonstrates knowledge of commonly used medications and possesses skill in calculating medications and fluid dosages. The professional nurse follows the hospital chest pain protocol. The professional nurse demonstrates knowledge of physiologic changes and common complications associated with specific disease states.
Shift: Days
Hours:
Facility
John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
Pros
Unit is very traveler friendly.
Cons
Finding affordable housing is a challenge in the area

- Short Term Acute Care
- 132 beds
Employer
Tenet Desert
Indio, CA
About
A desert oasis in Southern California's Coachella Valley, Indio is famous for its date farms, music and arts festivals and hot springs. Many people know Indio as the home of the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. But it also hosts a wide array of popular festivals and events throughout the year, including Stagecoach, Desert Trip and Indio International Tamale Festival. Visitors and locals enjoy many outdoor activities, like golfing, hiking, biking, horseback riding and camping. Indio boasts a much lower cost of living than nearby cities like Los Angeles and San Diego, making it a less expensive alternative while living in California. Although summers are exceptionally hot in the area, winters are mild and sunny, making it a perfect place to escape the cold weather up north.
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