From 3 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jun 30, 2026Sources
The short version
College Medical Center is a healthcare facility located in Hawthorne, California (90250). The facility appears to serve the South Bay area of Los Angeles County.
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Who it fits
Best fit
- Psych nurses: 2 of 3 roles
Nursing here
Benefits
The Indeed rating for pay and benefits is 2.8 out of 5, suggesting employee dissatisfaction with compensation and benefits.
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The hard parts
Low pay and benefits rating (2.8 out of 5) on Indeed
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Management rated poorly at 2.7 out of 5 on Indeed
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Job security and advancement rated only 3.0 out of 5
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Overall culture rating is moderate at 3.2 out of 5, indicating room for improvement
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Long Beach, CA
Between shifts, trade scrubs for cycling along the Belmont Shore path or unwinding along 4th Street’s Retro Row. Living costs sit about 14% above the national average, balancing major coastal medical centers with breezy waterfront harbor views, historic craftsman bungalows, and an easygoing beach-city rhythm distinct from neighboring Los Angeles.
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- 14% above the national average
- BEA index 113.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,871/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $87,430/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
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Common questions
Does College Medical Center hire new grads?
1 of 3 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which units are hiring?
Psych (2) and general (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to College Medical Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at College Medical Center
- RN
- The schedule is Saturdays. 8 hour shifts.
- Per diem
- RN
- 12-hour days
Sources
- collegemedicalcenter.com
Employer website
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