Colusa Medical Center
Community hospital in Colusa, CA
From 3 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 17, 2026Sources
For the Colusa Medical Center hiring team
3 nursing students, new grads and nurses on Nursing Mastery who want to work in California are open to offers for your roles.
- Wound-Care2 roles · 0 who fit
- PACU1 role · 3 who fit
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The short version
Surgical nurses here cross-train across perioperative roles, so you rotate through circulating, scrub, and recovery work instead of staying in one lane.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-06-25Source: indeed.comPerioperative staff describe a tight-knit team with departmental leadership they trust.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-06-25Source: indeed.comStaff call this a place where new nurses learn to prioritize fast, though they also say orientation is short and backup is thin.
For new gradsSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- Wound care nurses: 2 of 3 roles
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Clinic Receptionist starting pay range
As of 2026-09-17
- Hourly pay
Medical Assistant pay range
As of 2026-09-17
- Hourly pay
Referral Coordinator pay range
As of 2026-09-17
Units hiring now
- Wound care2 open
- PACU1 open
Surgery
Colusa Medical Center · Colusa, CA
Surgical nurses cross-train to perform all perioperative roles in a small community hospital setting.
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- New Grad Environment
- Staff view the facility as a stepping-stone hospital where new nurses learn rapid prioritization, though orientations and staffing backups are minimal.
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- Staffing Skill Mix
- Med-Surg RNs report an imbalance between LVN and RN staffing, shifting significant non-delegable workloads onto registered nurses.
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As of 2023-02-12Source: glassdoor.com- Workplace Politics and Administration
- Multiple past employees report pervasive nepotism, inadequate human resources support, and high turnover across administration and clinical roles.
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As of 2026-07-20Source: indeed.com
More review themes
- Surgical Team Camaraderie
- Perioperative staff praise their tight-knit team dynamics, supportive departmental leadership, and high mutual respect.
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As of 2026-06-25Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Med-Surg RNs report an LVN-heavy skill mix that pushes non-delegable work back onto the registered nurses, and past employees describe nepotism, weak HR support, and steady turnover.
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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?
Common questions
Does Colusa Medical Center hire new grads?
1 of 3 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which units are hiring?
Wound care (2) and PACU (1).
How do I apply?
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Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Colusa-Regional-Medical-Center-Reviews-E792603.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-05-20
- indeed.com/cmp/Colusa-Medical-Center/reviews
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-06-25
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