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RN Surgery

Northridge Hospital Medical Center·Los Angeles, California

$56 - $79/hrOtherOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 16 hours ago
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RN Surgery · $56 - $79/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • +25% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Los Angeles, California ($44.43/hr, n=866)
  • 978 similar openings in the Los Angeles area · median $44.50/hr
$1.00/hr · lowesthighest · $260/hr
this role: $55.55/hrmedian $44.43/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 866 posted nursing roles in Los Angeles, California rates. This role sits in the 75th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 25% above the Los Angeles, California median for nursing roles.

The Registered Nurse will provide compassionate, high-quality patient care by performing skilled procedures and implementing individualized care plans. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate nursing interventions and ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Where You’ll Work Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California.

The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.

As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems.

We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers.

Visit here dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

One Community.

One Mission.

One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans.

You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others.

Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

Adheres to established Hospital/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Assessment and Improvement Program, legal, safety, environmental, infection control standards, Nurse Practices Act and Patient's Bill of Rights.

Applies clinical knowledge and expertise for coordinating patient care by regularly planning and evaluating the care of patients.

Establishes and maintains professional and collaborative relationships with other staff members, physicians, patients, patient family members, and the public as appropriate, while assuring confidentiality of all patient information.

Demonstrates effective nursing judgement and a working knowledge of the nursing process.

Provides guidance to interdisciplinary team members by supervising nursing interventions and assisting with related tasks.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current California Registered Nurse license and have at least one year of acute care OR experience. Required certifications include AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and LA City Fire Care.

  • bachelor degree
  • Critical thinking
  • AHA BLS
  • Clinical judgment
  • AHA ACLS
  • Nursing process
  • Patient assessment
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Patient care planning
  • Surgical nursing
  • LA City Fire Care

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$56 - $79/hr
Location
Los Angeles, California
Posted
Sep 16, 2026
Closes
Sep 16, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

We provide quality, compassionate health care at more than 40 hospitals and care centers that are serving communities across California, Arizona and Nevada every minute of every day. And while not everyone may live near a major medical facility, Dignity Health is making health...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Provides leadership by establishing priorities and coordinating nursing care.

We are not currently accepting new graduate or new to speciality applications.

The most current information for new graduate (<12 months experience as an RN) and fellowship programs (>12 months experience as an RN) can be found at National Nurse Residency Program . ​This position is represented by SEIU L121 and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement #LI-DH #RN@DH #Surgery Job Requirements Required Registered Nurse with current California License required.

Bachelor’s degree / BSN Preferred Minimum of 1 year of experience in an acute care OR Current AHA BLS required.

Current AHA ACLS required LA City Fire Care required within 90 days of hire

Market context

California RN surgery roles stay competitive

California surgery RN openings are often competitive because hospitals look for nurses who can step into fast-paced perioperative settings with current licensure and acute care experience. For this role, the key requirements are a valid California RN license, at least 6 months of acute care RN experience in a similar unit, and BLS and ACLS certifications, with a BSN preferred. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the essentials faster; if you plan to apply, confirm your certifications and perioperative experience before submitting.

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