Med Surg Registered Nurse

Med Surg Registered Nurse

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Ridgecrest, California, United States

• Occupation: Registered Nurse

• Specialty
  :
  Medical-Surgical

• Salary: $50.00–$81.52/hour

• Working Hours: FT

• Shifts: Day

• On-Call: No

• Degree
  
  Required:
  
  Degree in Nursing, bachelor's preferred

• Position Type: Full Time

• Work Environment: Hospital Clinic

• Location: 93555, Ridgecrest, California, United States

• Visa Sponsorship: No

We’re looking for compassionate Registered Nurses who are dedicated to providing thoughtful, respectful care to individuals and their families. In this role, you’ll offer attentive monitoring, carry out care plans with sensitivity, administer medications carefully, and communicate clearly and empathetically. You’ll help create a supportive and empowering environment that prioritizes the well‑being of patients and their loved ones—often using your clinical judgment with confidence and autonomy, all within trusted care guidelines.

Offer holistic and patient-centered nursing care, focusing on the unique needs of individuals and their families with a positive and respectful approach that aligns with the hospital's values. Emphasize support, clear education, and collaborative decision-making to foster a positive care experience.

This role involves working closely with our team to deliver patient-focused services and contribute to the overall well-being of our patients while contributing to a supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Current RN licensure to practice in California

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing with a minimum of 1 year acute care experience within the past 2 years OR

• Associate degree in Nursing with 2 years of acute care experience within the past 3 years

• BLS certification required and maintained

• ACLS certification required and maintained

• Competency in reading and evaluation of cardiac arrhythmias

• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in the English language

• Must be able to put into practice Service Excellence skills with our patients, families, and coworkers

• Ability to provide leadership in a positive direction that aligns with the mission and goals of RRH

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 403B with Employer Match

• Life Insurance

• Flex Spending – Health Care & Dependent Care

• Employee Assistance Program

• Gym Membership Reimbursement

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Sick and Vacation Time

Established for over 60 years, RRH is a non-profit, DNV-accredited, full-service hospital and integrated healthcare system serving our region across a 38-acre campus. RRH includes a 25-bed acute care hospital, a 125-bed skilled nursing facility, and a comprehensive network of services supported by more than 860 employees. Our organization operates five primary care clinics and other multi-specialty clinics, an ambulatory surgery center, ambulance services, and full-service imaging and laboratory capabilities—allowing RRH to deliver coordinated, high-quality care across the continuum.

RRH received the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine Award in both 2023 and 2025, recognizing its commitment to healthcare worker well-being. RRH also maintains an established physician well-being program.

Our mission is to be the partner of choice for the healthcare needs of our community. Our purpose is to care for our community's health and the well-being of those who care for them.

Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 38,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. Affordable and safe, it's been voted as the best place to live in Kern County by Niche. Home of the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, it is near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, outdoor activities, and sunshine.

Our hospital is close to Mammoth Ski Area, Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest and Death Valley. Learn more About Ridgecrest and the Outdoor Activities around it.

$50 - $81.52

Hourly Wage