Fifth Commandment Healthcare Staffing

Staffing partner · Based in Orange County, CA

On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

Benefits

As a per diem and travel staffing agency, traditional benefits packages may differ from those offered by direct hospital employers. Nurses should inquire directly with the agency regarding health insurance, retirement plans, and other compensation details.

The city

Living in Orange County, CA

Orange County pairs miles of Pacific coastline with master-planned suburbs inland. RNs relocating here find a sunny, car-dependent lifestyle anchored by beach cities like Huntington Beach and Newport Beach, plus major hospital systems in Irvine and Orange. The region blends outdoor recreation, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a relaxed SoCal pace.

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State price level · California: 11% above the national average; State index 110.7 (100 = national)

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Who they are

Fifth Commandment Healthcare Staffing, LLC is a nurse staffing agency headquartered in Irvine, California (Orange County) that provides healthcare professionals to major hospitals nationwide.

More about Fifth Commandment Healthcare Staffing

The agency specializes in per diem and travel nursing placements across various clinical specialties, including ICU, Emergency Room, Operating Room, Telemetry, and Labor & Delivery. Their website describes them as 'the most reliable and trustworthy nurse staffing agency in California,' offering 24/7 coverage support through a dedicated 'Rescue Line' for last-minute staffing needs. Nurses working through Fifth Commandment are placed at hospital facilities across Southern California, with per diem assignments reported in locations such as Long Beach, Fountain Valley, and Laguna Hills. The agency requires a minimum of two years of experience for ICU roles, with Trauma Level I experience highly preferred. Assignments involve floating within facilities and use of EPIC electronic health record systems. The company appears to focus on experienced nurses seeking flexible per diem or travel opportunities rather than new graduate placements.

The company's name and tagline reference the Fifth Commandment: 'Honor your Father and your Mother,' reflecting a values-driven approach to healthcare staffing. Their stated mission is to bring high-quality nursing care to patients dealing with injury or illness, with a commitment to meeting all health needs and going 'above and beyond' to ensure the best available care.

Working here

Culture and working life

per diemtravel nursingflexible schedulingstaffing agency24/7 supportrescue lineexperience-requiredvalues-driven

What to consider

Review data is very limited. Yelp shows a 5.0-star rating based on 3 reviews, which converts to a 100/100 reputation score. Glassdoor shows only 1 review, titled 'Good Per-diem company,' though no explicit star rating was available from the Glassdoor source. The small sample size across all platforms means the reputation score should be interpreted with caution.

The good

Competitive weekly pay rates reported on Indeed, including $3,277/week for OR nurses, $3,125/week for Labor & Delivery, $2,572/week for ER nurses, and $2,415/week for ICU nurses
Per diem scheduling flexibility for nurses seeking variable hours
24/7 staffing support via dedicated 'Rescue Line' (949-401-0855) for urgent coverage needs
Travel nursing opportunities available for those who want to combine work with travel
Multiple assignment locations across Southern California including Long Beach, Fountain Valley, and Laguna Hills
Placements at major hospitals nationwide

The hard parts

Per diem work structure may lack guaranteed hours and traditional full-time employment benefits
Floating between units is required, which may not suit all nurses' preferences
Minimum 2 years of experience required for ICU roles, limiting opportunities for newer nurses

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

Relationship: Staffing partner
Roles last seen active: Jun 19, 2026
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