Transfer Nurse

Sutter Health

. Provide clinical expertise, medical communication, and quality assessment for patient transfers, transports, and direct admissions .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeSacramento • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87 - $121 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates clinical expertise in patient transfers and admissions, with a strong understanding of critical care principles and regulatory healthcare guidelines. Proficient in coordinating care and managing high-priority situations while maintaining confidentiality and fostering effective communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

RN-Registered Nurse5 Years Critical Care ExperienceKnowledge of InterQual CriteriaHIPAA Compliance KnowledgeEmergency Situation Recognition

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Hard Skills

Patient Care PrinciplesMedical CommunicationQuality AssessmentAdmission CoordinationTransfer CoordinationData Collection and AnalysisEmergency ResponseWorkflow Improvement

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationOrganizationRelationship ManagementCultural Competence

Tools & Technologies

Essential ApplicationsHealthcare Databases

Certifications & Qualifications

California RN License

Industry Keywords

Critical CareEmergency DepartmentTransfer CenterManaged Care TerminologyLegislative Healthcare GuidelinesTJCEMTALA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide clinical expertise, medical communication, and quality assessment for patient transfers, transports, and direct admissions
Facilitate arrangements for patient transfers and transport
Coordinate the admission and placement process
Serve as the single point of contact for transfer and admission coordination
Liaise with physicians, hospitals, and other care providers referring patients
Recognize emergencies or high-priority situations and take appropriate immediate action
Provide feedback and input to improve workflows and processes
Work nights, 8-hour shifts, variable days, and every other weekend

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
RN-Registered Nurse of California upon hire
5 years of recent relevant experience in critical care/Emergency Department, Transfer Center, or Nurse Supervisor
Knowledge of principles and practices of patient care, medical diagnoses, and treatment information
Knowledge of InterQual or related admissions criteria
Knowledge of applicable legislative and regulatory healthcare guidelines, including HIPAA, TJC, and EMTALA
Familiarity with managed care terminology
Ability to recognize emergency or high-priority situations and take immediate action
Ability to define issues, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Collaboration, communication, organization, and relationship-management skills
Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information discreetly
Ability to use essential applications and databases associated with the role
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Respect for cultural and linguistic differences and commitment to an inclusive work environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Eligible positions include a comprehensive total rewards program