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Burlingame, California

Clinical Nurse Educator III, NICU

Registered NurseIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$95.11-$133.15/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

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

Organization

MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Position Overview

Coordinates and performs educational activities that promote the competency and development of Sutter Health's nursing staff, including orientation, competency validation, in-service, and continuing education.

Assesses, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates nursing educational programs in response to health care demands, trends, identified learning needs, department goals, quality improvement measures, risk management, regulatory changes, and compliancy criteria.

Designs educational offerings (courses, simulations, programs) using processes and methodologies that incorporate the principles of adult education and learning styles.

Directs the delivery of education for nursing orientation, conducts competency assessments, facilitates ongoing development, and establishes courses and programs based on annual needs assessments and educational compliancy requirements.

Delivers education activities that validate, develop, maintain and enhance the knowledge and skills of nursing staff.

Maintains educational and competency records in compliance with hospital, Department of Healthcare Services (DHS), Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD), The Joint Commission (TJC), and the Institute for Medical Quality (IMQ) standards.

Job Description

Education

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Preferred: Master's degree in nursing (MSN)

Certification & Licensure

  • RN-Registered Nurse of California
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
  • ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (Preferred)

Experience

  • 5+ years' experience as Clinical Nurse Educator
  • 3+ years' experience working in L&D/Post-Partum/NICU/New Family

Skills and Knowledge

Broad knowledge of clinical nursing, including current trends, safety precaution policies, equipment, electronic healthcare records (EHR) management software, accrediting agency standards, and local/state/federal regulations.

Working understanding of adult teaching/learning theories and program assessment, program design, promotion and marketing implementation and evaluation processes.

General knowledge of the scope of practice, evidence-based practices, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the Patients’ Bill of Rights.

Attention to detail with time management and organization skills with the ability to work with a high degree of initiative and independence.

Possesses solid written and public speaking skills, including the ability to clearly and professionally explain medical, technical, or sensitive information to diverse audiences.

Intermediate knowledge of word processing, presentation, and email software, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook, in addition to a working understanding of Microsoft SharePoint, Adobe Captivate, HealthStream and Epic, and an aptitude for learning new programs.

Work independently, as well as be part of a team, while demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Prioritize and delegate assignments under varied and urgent conditions while working within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Identify and solve complex problems based on the analysis of multiple sources of information while providing new perspectives on existing solutions.

Ensure the privacy of each patient’s Protected Health Information (PHI).

Develop collaborative relationships with various groups internally and externally, including clinical and support staff, other departments, management, Sutter Health clinical nurse educators, college staff, regional CPR training program coordinators, and regulatory agencies to coordinate educational needs and ensure compliance.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule: Full Time

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status: Exempt

Weekly Hours

0

Employee Status

Per Diem/Casual

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $0.00 to $0.00 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers 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

Coordinates and performs educational activities to promote nursing staff competency, including orientation, in-service training, and continuing education. Develops and implements nursing programs based on healthcare trends, quality improvement measures, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Requires a graduate degree from an accredited school of nursing and a California RN license, with a Master's degree preferred. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience as a Clinical Nurse Educator and 3 years of experience in L&D, Post-Partum, or NICU settings.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

NRP (preferred)

Key Skills

Nursing educationCompetency assessmentCurriculum developmentRegulatory complianceMicrosoft Office

Critical Care Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Sutter Health ranks #2 of 11 employers hiring contract/1099 Registered Nurse on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 46 active Critical Care Nursing listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 52% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Critical Care Nursing RN by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedCritical Care Nursing RN median $95k (middle half $85k–$113k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Critical Care Nursing RN listings in California6 active40 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 20% remote · 52% no call · 63% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia registered nurse listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 4% offer loan repayment396 active listings, Nov 2026
New Critical Care Nursing RN listings18 in the last 30 days23 the 30 days before (−22%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Critical Care Nursing RN pay trend+5.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sutter Health#2 of 11 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); 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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<$135k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
10%
CME allowance
10%
Loan repayment
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.3this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Critical Care Nursing (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 40 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Burlingame

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$2.80M
Typical market rent
$4,119/mo
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.

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