Responsibilities Opened in 2010, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed, acute care hospital located in Palmdale, CA. One of Southern California’s newest hospitals and featuring all-private patient rooms, Palmdale Regional provides high-quality, award-winning patient care to residents and visitors of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. Palmdale Regional is active in the community and regularly participates with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade/Greater Antelope Valley Economic…
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: Nights (United States of America) Join our team today! Higher Pay Scales and Sign-On Incentives Accredited Residency Programs & Specialty Fellowships Flexible Schedule to live the life you deserve Preceptor Pay Rewarding Higher Differentials with working on the Weekend Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a faith based Catholic Healthcare Ministry committed to serving the poor and underserved of our…
Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity Brookdale Santa Monica Gardens is looking for a dedicated LVN with a passion for leadership and serving our senior community. Must be flexible to work weekends, and on-call as needed. Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can…
Job Title: Spanish & English Speaking Detox Nurse (RN or LVN) Los Angeles, CA Full-Time Competitive Pay + Benefits About the Role A well-established behavioral health organization is seeking a Detox Nurse to provide clinical oversight and direct care within a detox and residential treatment setting. This role plays a critical part in ensuring safe detoxification, medication management, and overall client health throughout the treatment process. Key Responsibilities Monitor and assess clients…
Description Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse the Nursing Assistant will provide routine direct patient care within specific unit policies and procedures, report pertinent information to the Registered Nurse and respond to patient care needs. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Joseph Hospital Of Orange and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice…
Job Summary: As the leader of the health care team, provides professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Medical Center Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan of the organization. Remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats co-workers, patients, families, and all members…
Are you a compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) looking to make a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families? Join us in providing the highest quality hospice care—where your advanced skills and dedication to patient-centered care will support individuals through their most important journey. As part of our interdisciplinary team, you'll bring comfort, dignity, and respect to those entrusted in our care, making a lasting impact in the community. Be the difference that…
Overview JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing care for patients in the medical surgical/Tele services based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement…
Pay Range: $108,160 - $116,480 Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm Our Clinical Supervisors are responsible for ensuring the care and services are delivered appropriately as well as supervise clinical personnel. Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all patients and families entrusted to our care will be treated with the highest…
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: Afternoons (United States of America) Join our team today! Higher Pay Scales and Sign-On Incentives Accredited Residency Programs & Specialty Fellowships Flexible Schedule to live the life you deserve Preceptor Pay Rewarding Higher Differentials with working on the Weekend Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a faith based Catholic Healthcare Ministry committed to serving the poor and underserved of…
Overview At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a…
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Work Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America) Join our team today! Higher Pay Scales and Sign-On Incentives Accredited Residency Programs & Specialty Fellowships Flexible Schedule to live the life you deserve Preceptor Pay Rewarding Higher Differentials with working on the Weekend Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a faith based Catholic Healthcare Ministry committed to serving the poor and…
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Work Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America) Join our team today! Higher Pay Scales and Sign-On Incentives Accredited Residency Programs & Specialty Fellowships Flexible Schedule to live the life you deserve Preceptor Pay Rewarding Higher Differentials with working on the Weekend Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a faith based Catholic Healthcare Ministry committed to serving the poor and…
Why Suncrest At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their…
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: Nights (United States of America) Join our team today! Higher Pay Scales and Sign-On Incentives Accredited Residency Programs & Specialty Fellowships Flexible Schedule to live the life you deserve Preceptor Pay Rewarding Higher Differentials with working on the Weekend Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a faith based Catholic Healthcare Ministry committed to serving the poor and underserved of our…
Do you enjoy being at the beginning of the journey? The Admissions Nurse is responsible for establishing and maintaining positive relationships with customers and referral sources within the community The Admissions RN is also responsible for developing and increasing the access to Bristol Hospice Services in the communities that the location serves. Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout…
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America) Join our team today! Higher Pay Scales and Sign-On Incentives Accredited Residency Programs & Specialty Fellowships Flexible Schedule to live the life you deserve Preceptor Pay Rewarding Higher Differentials with working on the Weekend Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a faith based Catholic Healthcare Ministry committed to serving the poor and…
#SRN This position represents 2 openings. Job Summary: As the leader of the health care team, provides professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Medical Center Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan of the organization. Remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats…
Glendale Surgical Center has a PRN opening for a Surgical Technologist. Glendale Surgical Center is a fast-paced, multi-specialty ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families. This center specializes in Orthopedics, Total Joints, and Pain Management. We have 1 Operating Room and 2 procedure rooms. What You Will Do (Job Summary): The Surgical Technologist scrubs for surgical procedures and demonstrates competence while functioning…
Description Clinical Cardiac Coordinator RN at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, CA- F/T Variable shift. Assists with registries and their associated patient populations. Directs and supervises safety of patient care. Demonstrates proficiency in delivering care to assigned age specific patient population (e.g., infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, geriatrics), and participates in related continuing education. Providence St. Joseph Medical Center is proud to be Magnet® recognized, the…
Why Suncrest At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their…
Overview Registered Nurse - Full-Time - Rancho Mirage, California Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care! Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern California , located in Rancho Mirage, CA, is a premier inpatient rehab facility serving patients throughout the Coachella Valley and Southern California region. We provide intensive rehabilitative care for individuals recovering from strokes, brain and…
Description House Supervisor RN at Providence Petaluma Valley Hospital in Petaluma, CA. This position is Part-Time and will work 12-hour Night shifts. Reports to the Director of Nursing and is responsible for the coordination of patient flow and supervisory activities of float staff during their assigned shift. This position serves as a nursing resource and intervenes in difficult situations or medical crisis. The House Supervisor advocates for the protection and rights of individuals, families,…
Pay Rate: $29-$33 Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm Are you a compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) ready to get back to the reason you became a nurse in the first place? It's not complicated, join our growing Bristol Hospice Team and make a positive impact in the lives of others. Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to providing a family-centered approach in the delivery of hospice services throughout our communities. We are dedicated to our mission that all…
Job Summary: As the leader of the health care team, provides professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Medical Center Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan of the organization. Remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats co-workers, patients, families, and all members…
As the most populated state in the country, California has more than 39 million residents who need healthcare. You’ll find a plethora of nursing jobs in California in acute care, post-acute care, and long-term care. Credenza can match you with the latest full-time, part-time, contract, temporary, per diem, and travel nurse jobs in California. Learn what the Golden State has to offer you both on and off the clock.
What to Know When Pursuing Nursing Jobs in California
You must have excellent cultural competence before applying to nursing jobs — California is very diverse. It has the largest LGBTQ+ population, as well as the largest veteran population, of any state in the country. Around 40% of residents are Hispanic or Latino, 35% are White, 15% are Asian American or Pacific Islander, 5% are Black, 4% are multiracial, and less than 1% are Native American or Alaska Natives. A language other than English is the primary language in more than 44% of California households, and Spanish is the most common of these languages. If you’re bilingual, be sure to mention this on your nursing resume.
Although California has a young population compared to many other states, it’s estimated that around one in four residents will be 65 or older by 2024. This means prospects for careers in long-term care and post-acute care look promising.
In the state of California, nursing jobs are quite plentiful. To streamline your search for work, look for California nursing jobs according to some of the more popular roles:
Since 2017, California has been the fifth largest economy in the world. However, although wages have been increasing and unemployment is low, the fact remains that prices in California are high and nearly 31% of residents are in or near poverty. Nursing professionals employed here would be wise to keep an eye on financial planning to support their future.
Because of the sheer size of California’s population, there are ample opportunities for healthcare professionals at nearly every level. Furthermore, the state is home to many prominent hospitals and medical systems. You can find jobs in facilities such as:
If you instead prefer post-acute jobs, the California Department of Aging has a database that you can use to find skilled nursing facilities throughout the state. You can compare facilities and get information on ownership, licensing and certification status, and more.
Wondering how long it might take you to get to work? The average one-way commute time in CA is nearly 29 minutes — 3 minutes longer than the country’s average. Around 74% of Californians drive solo to work and 5% take mass transit.
If you need help caring for your family while you’re caring for patients, California has many child care resources that you can explore, including financial assistance and early learning programs. Need assistance with your furry friends? The Central California SPCA has some valuable tips for finding pet sitters in the state.
Living in California
When it comes time to settle down, you can find just about any and every type of neighborhood in the Golden State’s 12 regions. You can choose major metropolitan areas like San Francisco and Los Angeles, or retreat to the suburbs or more rural areas to live life at a slower pace.
If you’re someone who loves the great outdoors, it’s hard to beat California in terms of natural beauty, from the majestic redwoods to innumerable beaches to great swaths of mountain ranges to the serenity of the desert. (On the flip side, California is prone to droughts and wildfires, and also earthquakes and flooding.)
The cultural diversity of California is a big draw. Want proof? You don’t need to look further than its food scene, which fuses cuisines from Mexico, Korea, Thailand, France, and beyond. Access to locally grown produce throughout the state means plenty of fresh ingredients are in ample supply.
Culture can also be found in the form of arts and entertainment at some of the finest museums and performance venues in the world. Highlights include the deYoung (San Francisco) and Getty (Los Angeles) collections, and the 17 museums located in Balboa Park (San Diego). There are a number of outdoor performing arts venues that are destinations in and of themselves including the Greek Theater (L.A.), Hollywood Bowl (L.A.), the Redlands Bowl (Redlands), and the Santa Barbara Bowl (Santa Barbara).
California’s annual weather patterns vary tremendously based on what region you’re in. The northern part of the state has more rain than the southern, and the further inland you go, the more you can expect hot, dry summers and chilly winters. Southern California has a Mediterranean climate and boasts the warmest temperatures in the state. The weather along the coast is fairly consistent throughout the year.
For all it offers, California has an extremely high cost of living. Residents pay a lot of money for energy, gas, and insurance, and a housing shortage has further strained their pockets. The upside? Nursing professionals here earn some of the country’s highest salaries.
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