Encore Surgery Center
Ambulatory in Covina, CA
From 2 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 1, 2026Sources
The short version
Encore Surgery Center is an ambulatory surgery center located at 300 W Badillo St in Covina, California, serving the San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire regions.
Employer research, Jul 1, 2026
Nursing here
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The hard parts
Ambulatory surgery center setting may offer more limited career advancement pathways compared to large hospital systems
Employer research, Jul 1, 2026
PACU RN position requires ACLS certification and prefers previous PACU or critical care experience, creating a higher barrier to entry
Employer research, Jul 1, 2026
OR Circulating Nurse role requires 2+ years of OR experience, limiting accessibility for newer nurses
Employer research, Jul 1, 2026
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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Covina, CA
Anchored by Emanate Health Inter-Community hospital, Covina spares nurses grueling Los Angeles freeway gridlock with swift surface-street commutes. Off shift, recharge with espresso from Rad Coffee, stroll mural-lined Downtown Covina, or hike South Hills Park against San Gabriel Mountain views. Housing ranges from Spanish-style downtown flats to tree-lined mid-century ranches in this quiet San Gabriel Valley enclave.
Browse roles in Covina- State price level · California
- 11% above the national average
- State index 110.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,931/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $98,671/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Encore Surgery Center hire new grads?
1 of 2 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which units are hiring?
OR (1) and PACU (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Encore Surgery Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Encore Surgery Center
Sources
- encoresurgerycenter.com
Employer website
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