Per Diem Nurse
Under direction, scheduled as needed to assist with patient care coordination and utilization review. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the evaluation of patient care data in order to coordinate post-discharge needs of patients.
The Per Diem Nurse is distinguished from the Registered Nurse classification in that Per Diem Nurses are scheduled to work on an as-needed basis (intermittent) to supplement staffing needs.
The ideal candidate will be compassionate and dedicated to providing the highest standard of care to patients. This position makes recommendations to physicians for alternate levels of care when the patient does not meet medical necessity for Inpatient hospitalization; interacts with the family, patient and other disciplines to coordinate a safe and acceptable discharge plan; functions as an indirect caregiver, patient advocate and manages patients in the most cost-effective way without compromising quality; transfers stable non-members to planned health care facilities; responsible for adhering to regulatory, accreditation, and compliance guidelines, as well as Post Stabilization notification. The incumbent must be able to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Approximate salaries Per Diem Registered Nurse II: $55.42 - $73.14 Hourly Per Diem Registered Nurse III: $73.14 - $93.25 Hourly
What we offer in addition to the base salary, an employee within these positions may also be eligible for the following, subject to the applicable section of the respective Memorandum of Agreement.
- Educational Incentive: May be eligible for $1.25 an hour for a Bachelor's degree, or $1.75 an hour for Graduate's degree not specifically required for the classification.
- Bilingual Incentive: Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentives depending upon operational need and certification of skill.
- Certification Pay: $0.813 per hour based on scheduled work week hours for each qualified certification up to a maximum of five (5) certifications.
- Evening Shift Differential: 7.5%
- Night Shift Differential: 15%
- Weekend Shift Differential: $2.00 per hour
- Charge Nurse Premium Pay: $2.50 per hour
- Standby Premium Pay: ยผ of regular hourly wage or Federal minimum wage (whichever is greater)
Agency/Department: Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical Center
Per Diem Registered Nurse II/III are represented by the California Nurses' Association (CNA) and are eligible for overtime compensation.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Intermittent vacancies. There is currently one (1) Per Diem (intermittent) vacancy in Utilization Management. Tentative schedule Opening date: July 2, 2026 Closing date: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs.
First review of applications: July 16, 2026