Location & Practice Overview

This position sits within Sutter Health’s SMCS-Valley Administration and centers on telemonitoring nursing support for critical care patients across the system’s Northern California footprint, with the role based in the Sacramento area.

Practice Setting Telemedicine / eICU monitoring environment
Organization Unit SMCS-Valley Administration
Geographic Base Sacramento, California
Care Delivery Model Remote telemonitoring integrated with system hospitals
System Context Not-for-profit integrated health system serving Northern California

Responsibilities

  • Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care through direct telemonitoring of assigned patients.
  • Develop, implement, and manage interdisciplinary plans of care that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
  • Provide patient and family education and support transitions of care.
  • Maintain timely, effective communication and collaborative relationships with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
  • Document care and ensure adherence to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable regulations while protecting patient privacy.

The role emphasizes continuous professional growth while delivering individualized, holistic nursing care in a telemonitoring environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold California RN licensure and recent intensive care experience, along with core life-support certifications and specialty credentials obtained within the first year of employment.

Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Licensure
Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license
Required Certifications
BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS
Certifications Within 1 Year
CCRN and NIHSS
Experience
5 years of recent ICU experience
Clinical Knowledge
Demonstrated cardiovascular and/or heart failure competence; chronic disease management skills; ability to educate and coach patients in self-management

Compensation & Benefits

Pay is offered on an hourly basis within the stated range and varies by factors such as experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs. Eligible roles include a comprehensive benefits package as part of total rewards.

  • Hourly compensation: $82.48–$115.46
  • Full benefits package available for eligible positions
  • Non-exempt status with standard overtime eligibility under applicable law

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Status Full-time, regular, non-exempt
Shift Nights
Shift Length 12 hours
Weekly Hours 36
Days Variable
Weekends Every other weekend

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The role supports critically ill adult patients requiring continuous remote monitoring, with emphasis on individuals managing complex cardiovascular conditions and chronic disease processes within an intensive care context.

Primary Population Adult critical care patients under telemonitoring
Clinical Acuity High-acuity ICU-level needs
Key Condition Focus Cardiovascular and heart failure populations
Care Context Remote monitoring supporting transitions and ongoing disease management

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical core centers on continuous telemonitoring nursing for critically ill patients, with particular attention to cardiovascular stability, heart failure management, and support for patients navigating chronic disease processes.

Telemonitoring Care Real-time remote assessment and surveillance of ICU-level patients
Cardiovascular Support Monitoring and management focused on cardiovascular and heart failure conditions
Chronic Disease Guidance Education and coaching that promotes patient self-management of ongoing disease processes
Care Continuity Support for transitions of care within an interdisciplinary framework

Role Highlights

This position stands apart through its dedicated telemonitoring platform and the depth of critical care expertise required for remote high-acuity surveillance.

  • Specialized eICU-style telemonitoring delivery rather than traditional bedside staffing
  • Integration of advanced cardiovascular and heart-failure knowledge into continuous remote surveillance
  • Direct contribution to interdisciplinary care planning from a centralized telemonitoring vantage point
  • Emphasis on patient self-management coaching within a critical care telehealth model

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare system headquartered in Sacramento, California. Formed through the growth and merger of community hospitals dating back to the early twentieth century, the system today operates more than 20 hospitals and over 600 care locations across Northern California and the Central Coast, serving more than 3.5 million patients annually.

Organization Type Not-for-profit integrated health system
Headquarters Sacramento, California
Service Area Northern California and Central Coast
Facilities 20+ hospitals and 600+ care locations
Patients Served More than 3.5 million annually

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a fully remote telemedicine role or does it require on-site presence?
The position is structured around direct telemonitoring patient care within Sutter Health’s Valley Administration. Specific workstation location and any on-site expectations should be confirmed directly with the hiring team during the application process.
How soon must the CCRN and NIHSS certifications be obtained?
Both the Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) credential and the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification are required within one year of starting in the role.
Does the five-year ICU experience requirement accept related critical care backgrounds?
The posting specifies five years of recent ICU experience. Candidates with closely related critical care backgrounds should verify eligibility with the recruiter, as the role emphasizes cardiovascular and heart-failure competence.
What does “every other weekend” mean for a variable night schedule?
The schedule requires night shifts of 12 hours on variable days of the week, with weekend coverage every other weekend, totaling 36 hours per week.
Are there specific technology or EHR requirements listed for the telemonitoring platform?
The posting notes basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and Electronic Health Records but does not name a specific telemonitoring platform or EHR system.
Is this role unionized?
No. The position is listed as non-union.

Telemedicine Nurse in Sacramento, CA

This full-time Telemedicine Nurse role with Sutter Health in Sacramento centers on night-shift telemonitoring of critically ill adults within the SMCS-Valley Administration. Nurses assess, coordinate, and evaluate care remotely, develop interdisciplinary plans that address the full range of patient factors, and support education and care transitions. The clinical emphasis falls on cardiovascular and heart-failure populations alongside chronic disease self-management coaching. Candidates need California RN licensure, BLS and ACLS, five years of recent ICU experience, and must obtain CCRN and NIHSS credentials within the first year. The schedule consists of 12-hour night shifts totaling 36 hours weekly with every-other-weekend coverage. Compensation ranges from $82.48 to $115.46 per hour, and eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package. Sutter Health, a not-for-profit system headquartered in Sacramento, operates more than 20 hospitals and 600-plus care sites across Northern California, giving the telemonitoring team a broad system-wide reach while remaining grounded in critical care nursing practice.

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