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Stockton, California

ST. JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER STOCKTON - OBSERVATION UNIT - STAFF NP

Nurse Practitioner Top 10% in Emergency Medicine (NP)No callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$95 to $95 hourly

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 35m ago · Verified live

Job Description

DESCRIPTION

TeamHealth has a full-time opportunity for a physician assistant or nurse
practitioner to join our team in the observation unit of the emergency
department at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, California. These
observation units have 24 hours of advanced practice clinician coverage with
12-hour shifts. These observation units are fast-paced units that work in close
collaboration with the emergency department, consultants, support staff of the
unit, and administrative physicians.

Types of cases include, cardiac, neurological, surgical, medical, and include
trauma, overdoses, and even some psychiatric disorders. There is 24/7
supervising physician oversight, and on-site emergency physician and hospitalist
in-house coverage. NPs and PAs must have two years of clinical experience in EM,
hospital medicine, cardiology or critical care experience and ACLS
certification. Not accepting new graduates at this time.

Competitive compensation with an estimated base salary range of $95 to $95
hourly with the opportunity to earn incentives. 

To learn more, apply today!

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City Caption

Stockton by the Sea

City Description

Located along the San Joaquin River in California's Central Valley, the bustling
metropolis of Stockton features easy access to some of California's largest
cities and entertainment venues, whether it's local museums, cultural events,
dining, shopping, national parks or almost anything else. Visit the Haggin
Museum to peruse 20th century art and learn local history. Children love the
Children's Museum of Stockton where they enjoy more than 40 interactive
exhibits, and sports fans cheer the Stockton Ports at Banner Island Ballpark.
Home to more than 700,000 residents, Stockton offers a diverse community with
all the trappings of a metropolitan city at a lower cost of living compared to
other California cities. Named the 124th Best Places to Live in the U. S.,
Stockton is just 1.5 hours from San Francisco and the surrounding bay area and
less than an hour from Sacramento.

Facility Caption

Well-awarded, sustainable care

Facility Description

Recognized for its Cancer Institute, Heart and Vascular Institute, Orthopedic
Care and Women and Infants Center, St. Joseph's Medical Center is a 294-bed
facility that provides a comprehensive range of award-winning care to Stockton
California and the surrounding areas. St. Joseph's Medical Center has been
awarded for its excellence in Stroke Care, Open Heart Surgery, Cardiac Care,
Maternity Care, patient safety and consumer satisfaction. The largest hospital
in San Joaquin County, St. Joseph's Medical Center is consistently rated by
patients as the area's Most Preferred Hospital specializing in women and
children's services including neonatal intensive care. In addition to providing
outstanding patient care, this facility also features new Residency Programs in
Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine, so teaching opportunities may be
available for those with academic interests. St. Joseph's Medical Center is a
part of Dignity Health and as such offers community health programming, invests
in its community through grant programs and promotes a healthy environment by
increasing sustainability in its facilities.

Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Excellent benefits and 401k
  • Paid professional liability insurance occurrence coverage
  • Manageable patient case load
  • Leadership and career growth opportunities
  • Access to professional development tools, educational resources and CME
  • Stability of a respected industry leader
  • State license and DEA reimbursement
  • Practice with confidence as a member of our national Patient Safety

Key Responsibilities

The clinician will provide care in the observation unit of the emergency department, managing a diverse range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric cases. They will work in close collaboration with emergency physicians, consultants, and support staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least two years of clinical experience in emergency medicine, hospital medicine, cardiology, or critical care. A current ACLS certification is mandatory, and new graduates are not eligible for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient assessmentClinical documentationTrauma carePsychiatric disorder managementMedical diagnosisSurgical support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates ST. JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER STOCKTON - OBSERVATION UNIT - STAFF NP at Team Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Emergency Medicine (NP) — ranked against 220 active Emergency Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Emergency Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Team Health ranks #7 of 11 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 56% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$198k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $179k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

6.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Emergency Medicine (NP)

  • No call

Living in Stockton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$412k
Typical market rent
$2,010/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Excellent benefits and 401k
Paid professional liability insurance occurrence coverage
Manageable patient case load
Leadership and career growth opportunities
Access to professional development tools, educational resources and CME through TeamHealth Institute
Stability of a respected industry leader
State license and DEA reimbursement