Hospice of Santa Cruz County
Hiring nurses in Santa Cruz, CA
From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 27, 2026Sources
The short version
Night nurse roles list $45–$61 an hour plus a night and weekend shift differential on top.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-27Source: glassdoor.comThere is a clinical management track here, with clinical manager salaries stated at $107K–$167K a year.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026-09-27Source: glassdoor.comNurses and CNAs on this team are described by colleagues as deeply dedicated to patients and families, which matters when you are covering each other's visits.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2019-06-19Source: glassdoor.com
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Nurse, Variable Staff - Per Diem hourly pay rate ($46 - $61/hr)
As of 2026-09-27
- Hourly pay
Night Nurse hourly pay rate ($45 - $61/hr)
As of 2026-09-27
Sources
- Annual pay
Clinical Manager annual salary ($107K - $167K/yr)
As of 2026-09-27
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- Annual pay
Regional Director annual salary ($134K - $209K/yr)
As of 2026-09-27
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- Annual pay
Corporate Learning Leader annual salary ($82K - $127K/yr)
As of 2026-09-27
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- Shift pay
Night and Weekend Shift Differential offered for Night Nurse position
As of 2026-09-27
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Workload and Management Support
- A former employee reported heavy nurse caseloads and pressure to accept new admissions despite high workloads.
Sources
As of 2019-06-19Source: glassdoor.com- Peer Camaraderie
- Staff praise the nursing colleagues and CNAs for deep dedication and compassion toward patients and families.
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As of 2019-06-19Source: glassdoor.com- Leadership and Non-Profit Pay
- Staff commend supportive leadership and mission focus, but note compensation is modest due to non-profit funding.
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As of 2024-01-25Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Financial and Census Pressures
- Employees note stress stemming from federal funding constraints and the need to maintain census numbers.
Sources
As of 2026-08-29Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Reviewers describe heavy caseloads with pressure to take new admissions anyway, and say pay stays modest because non-profit funding and census targets drive the budget.
Sources
As of 2019-06-19 · 2024-01-25 · 2026-08-29Source: glassdoor.com
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?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz pairs Monterey Bay surf breaks with coastal redwoods, perfect for post-shift resets along West Cliff Drive. Healthcare professionals favor Seabright and Midtown for balanced commutes along Highway 1. Housing is fiercely competitive, with living costs about 10% above the national average, but off-shift runs to Natural Bridges make the trade-off undeniably sweet.
Browse roles in Santa Cruz- Metro price level · Santa Cruz area
- 10% above the national average
- BEA index 109.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,452/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $115,475/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Roles from Hospice of Santa Cruz County
Sources
- glassdoor.co.in/Job/santa-cruz-ca-private-duty-rn-jobs-SRCH_IL.0,13_IC1147488_KW14,29.htm
Nursing here · as of 2026-09-27
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Hospice-of-Santa-Cruz-County-E791826-RVW27507021.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-27
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“I do not see that I do much good to these wounded and dying; but I cannot leave them.”
If you and your preceptor are not clicking, ask your manager to switch you. People teach and learn at different speeds. You are allowed a better fit.