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Burlingame, California

Nurse Practitioner for Neurosciences Team (Stroke Neuro, Neuro IR, Neurosurgery)

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$184k-$267k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 34m ago · Verified live

Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SMPMC-Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center

Position Overview

Assesses, diagnoses, plans and implements the medical care of patients in collaboration with a physician. Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care.

Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area. Develops, implements, manages an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors.

Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications.

Adheres to hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional advanced nursing practice.

Follows ambulatory care and inpatient standardized procedures, protocols, policy and procedures regulated by the State of California Nurse Practice Act.

Job Description

  • EDUCATION
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Master's: Nursing

Certification & Licensure

  • Active CA RN licensure
  • Active CA BRN issued nurse practitioner certificate
  • State of California nurse practitioner furnishing license
  • Active DEA certificate
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Preferred Experience

  • Minimum of one (1) year experience as a nurse practitioner
  • Minimum of five (5) years of RN experience in critical care and/or neuro
  • Emergency Neurological Life Support (ENLS) certification

Skills and Knowledge

  • Excellent organization, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work with individuals of diverse background and experience to create an effective working climate

Job Shift

Days

Schedule: Full Time

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Rotating Weekends

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status: Exempt

Weekly Hours

36

Employee Status

Regular

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $184,167.36 to $267,022.08 / annual salary

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location.

Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will assess, diagnose, and implement medical care for patients within the neurosciences team in collaboration with physicians. They are responsible for managing interdisciplinary care plans and fostering effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Nursing and possess active California RN and Nurse Practitioner certifications. A minimum of one year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner and five years of RN experience in critical care or neuro settings is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnosisCare planningNeuroscience nursingInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient education

Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Sutter Health ranks #1 of 15 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 62% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Surgery NP by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in surgery (np)ranked against 289 Surgery (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$184k–$267kSurgery NP median $158k (middle half $137k–$178k)28 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$204k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Surgery NP listings in California38 active294 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 26% remote · 62% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $18k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Surgery NP hiring demand#6 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 40 days · 6% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 102 postings, 209 closed
New Surgery NP listings76 in the last 30 days101 the 30 days before (−25%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Surgery NP pay trend+3.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sutter Health#1 of 15 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (289 Surgery (NP) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 5.1
Better work-life than 60% of Surgery (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 289 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Burlingame

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$2.80M≈ 15.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,119/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.