Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
• Master’s Degree in Nursing or in progress, strongly preferred
• * Master’s Degree in Nursing may be in lieu-of Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

Minimum Experience/Knowledge:

• Minimum 3-5 years of procedural or surgical experience or Intensive Care experience immediately prior to application.
• At least one year of relief charge experience preferred
• Strong critical and strategic thinking, analytical and planning skills.
• Organization/time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Values diversity and team work.
• Demonstrates integrity; is ethical in conduct and decision thinking.
• Demonstrates initiative, creativity and flexibility and is tolerant of change and ambiguity.
• Demands accountability of self and others.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as Internet access and utilization.

Required License/Certification:

• Valid California Registered Nurse License.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider card from the American Heart Association.
• Current ACLS Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Specialty Certification (preferred)
• Fire and Safety Certification. If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire, and maintain renewal before expiration date.           

The annual base salary range for this position is $110,240 - $194,920. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.