Nurse Residency Program

The 2 East Observation Unit specializes in post-emergency department observation stays requiring ongoing monitoring. Nurses in this fast-paced, short length of stay area need keen assessment and communication skills to move patients to either discharge or inpatient hospitalization. Common diagnoses include cardiac, neuro, respiratory, sepsis, and other conditions requiring close observation for patient decompensation and/or escalation of care.

2 South provides high-quality, compassionate, evidence-based care to patients with various medical and cardiac needs. We prioritize teamwork and infuse fun into our work. Our small but mighty unit prides itself on the care we provide and welcomes you to our team. We care for patients often requiring cardiac monitoring with various diagnoses (e.g., congestive heart failure, diabetes complications, dialysis needs).

3 East specializes in Oncology Care, providing cardiac monitoring for select patients requiring telemetry. Our team, including the RN Director, staff, CNAs, Unit Secretary, RN Clinical Coordinators, and Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, delivers exceptional oncology specialty care. We focus on new cancer diagnoses, chemotherapy administration, treatment-related side effects, pain management, and metastatic disease treatment. RNs with ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certification administer chemotherapy to inpatients. We also provide multidisciplinary care coordination for Palliative and End of Life care, and treat other medical conditions such as diabetes, gastric outlet obstructions, and hematology disorders.

The 3-North Fremont Family Neurological Care Unit is a dynamic healthcare team and an integral part of Eisenhower Health’s Stroke Team. Our nurses are specially trained in stroke and neurological nursing care, in addition to general telemetry and medical-surgical knowledge. Caring for neurology patients is challenging and rewarding, with patient and family support being an essential element of our comprehensive care.

3 South is the Hospitalist unit with a high patient turnover rate, serving as the primary teaching floor for Internal and Family Medicine residents and nursing schools. Our patient demographics include a dynamic range of comorbidities such as diabetes, congestive heart failure, and coronary artery disease. The unit specializes in sepsis, CIWA and COWS protocols, and post-vascular procedures.

4 North is a specialized unit dedicated to musculoskeletal care, twice designated as a Center of Excellence for hip, knee, and spinal procedures. This ensures our patients receive the best orthopedic care in the Coachella Valley. Our team maintains an active Unit Base Council, fostering a supportive environment that combines excellent patient care with enjoyment.

4 South is a fast-paced cardiovascular/vascular progressive care unit providing an intermediary level of hospital care. We treat a variety of patients with cardiothoracic, vascular, and pulmonary diseases, as well as many surgical/procedural interventions. Typical admissions include post-coronary artery bypass grafting, post-stent placements, and percutaneous aortic valve replacements.

Our unit comprises approximately 80% medical-surgical beds and 20% pediatric beds. We provide post-surgical recovery care for varied abdominal and some orthopedic surgeries, as well as medical care for conditions such as diabetes and bowel obstructions. Our welcoming and supportive crew includes staff with over 20 years of experience on 4 East. With the opening of Labor & Delivery and NICU, our unit is expanding to care for pediatric patients with conditions like RSV, asthma, and post-appendectomy recovery.

These specialty areas are highly competitive with a high volume of interested candidates. Ideal candidates have a GPA of 3.8 or higher, preferably a BSN, and additional medical field experience and/or certifications such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE, or other specialty-related training.

The Family Birth Center, opened in May 2021, specializes in family-centered pre- and postnatal care. The unit features LDRP rooms, OBED rooms, postpartum rooms, and NICU rooms. Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit provides specialty critical care to premature infants or newborns requiring high-level medical care.

The critical care unit is a mixed medical/surgical unit composed of four areas, specializing in Cardiac Surgery, Neuro Surgery, and an expanding trauma program. Nurses care for diverse patients with diagnoses ranging from cancer to neurological issues, cardiovascular and surgical recovery to multi-system organ failure and complex respiratory disease. The unit emphasizes evidence-based care, working closely with the Intensivist team. Opportunities for involvement in the ICU Unit Based Council and specialized development are available.

Eisenhower Health’s Emergency Department sees nearly 90,000 patient visits annually, serving the community with emergency services for all demographics. We are a designated primary stroke receiving center, STEMI receiving center, and Level IV trauma center, with Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation. Our team is committed to providing safe, compassionate care in a supportive work environment focused on teamwork, with engagement in unit-based and specialty councils that directly impact patient care and outcomes.

Eisenhower’s Endoscopy Services is a state-of-the-art center that offers a variety of technologically advanced equipment and highly trained staff and physicians. Endoscopy Services include routine screening studies and diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures. We service our inpatients, as well as our outpatients.  We provide after-hour/weekend On-Call coverage for those emergent case(s). Endoscopy Services has four procedure rooms, a travel cart, and performs thousands of procedures annually.

Yes, the Nurse Residency Program is paid. You are hired as an employee of Eisenhower Health.

Nurse residents receive the same comprehensive benefits package as regular Eisenhower Health employees. For detailed information, please visit our Benefits page.