RN - Definitive Step-Down Unit - Days
Company: Providence Health and Services
Location: Lake Forest
Posted on: January 8, 2026
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Job Description:
RN - Definitive Step-Down Unit - Days at Providence Health and
Services summary: This full-time Registered Nurse position at
Providence Mission Hospital's Definitive Step-Down Unit involves
providing specialized patient care during 12-hour day shifts. The
role requires an accredited nursing degree, California RN license,
and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale, with at
least one year of nursing experience. Providence offers
comprehensive benefits and fosters a supportive, inclusive
workplace dedicated to high-quality and patient-focused healthcare.
Description RN - Definitive Step-Down Unit at Providence Mission
Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. This position is Full-time and will
work 12-hour, Day shifts. Providence Mission Hospital in Mission
Viejo has received Magnet designation in 2012, 2017, 2021 and are
in the process of earning our fourth designation in 2025! This is a
prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing
Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the
highest-quality care. Only eight percent of hospitals nationwide
have achieved Magnet designation. We are also recognized as one of
the best regional hospitals in 18 types of care by U.S. News &
World Report, including orthopedic and gastroenterological care.
Our hospital is also honored with awards for cardiac surgery,
gastrointestinal surgery, and excellence in women's services by
Healthgrades and Newsweek. Providence nurses are not simply valued
– they’re invaluable. You will thrive in our culture of
patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding,
commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we
know that to inspire and retain the best nurses, we must empower
them. Learn why nurses choose to work at Providence by visiting our
Nursing Institute page. Join our team at Mission Hospital Regional
Medical Center. As a Providence caregiver, you’ll apply your
specialized training to deliver world-class health with human
connection and make a difference every day through your
extraordinary care. Required Qualifications: Graduation from an
accredited nursing program. Upon hire: California Registered Nurse
License Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart
Association Upon hire: National Provider ACLS - American Heart
Association Upon hire: National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
Certificate - NIH Stroke Scale Training Course 1 year - Nursing
experience. Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are
uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well,
growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take
care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring
for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of
“Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of
organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk
alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support
others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an
inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is
essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers
(all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and
a full range of health and social services across Alaska,
California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a
comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people,
advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year
tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Posted are the
minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this
position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range
for this position will be determined based upon relevant job
experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base
pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role,
such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums,
extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a
comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k)
Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical,
dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off
benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues),
voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more
at providence.jobs/benefits. Applicants in the Unincorporated
County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or
conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance
with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance
for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Requsition ID:
406748 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Nursing-Patient
Facing Job Function: Nursing Job Schedule: Full time Job Shift:
Multiple shifts available Career Track: Nursing Department: 7500 MH
DSU Address: CA Mission Viejo 27700 Medical Ctr Rd Work Location:
Mission Hospital Mission Viejo Workplace Type: On-site Pay Range:
$53.25 - $82.68 The amounts listed are the base pay range;
additional compensation may be available for this role, such as
shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra
shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. PandoLogic.
Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Step Down Unit Nurse, Location:Lake
Forest, CA-92630 Keywords: Registered Nurse, Step-Down Unit Nurse,
Definitive Care Nurse, Patient Care, ACLS Certified Nurse, BLS
Certified Nurse, NIH Stroke Scale, 12-hour Shifts, Providence
Mission Hospital, Healthcare Nursing
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