From 3 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 18, 2026Sources
The short version
You would clock in at Kindred Hospital South Bay in Gardena, California 90247. The one posting we have lists $45.69 an hour, and the minimum and maximum are the same number. Memorial Hospital of Gardena, also in town, shows a $41.73 hourly median on our postings.
Employer research, Aug 18, 2026
The one posting on file lists $45.69 an hour, with the same number at the bottom and the top.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-08-18That rate sits above Memorial Hospital of Gardena nearby, where our postings show a $41.73 hourly median.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-08-18
Who it fits
Best fit
- Med surg nurses: 2 of 3 roles
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- workload and learning
- A 2013 Kindred nursing supervisor at another site said the job is demanding and educational, not South Bay-specific.
Sources
As of 2013-03-26Source: glassdoor.com- teamwork versus corporate benefits
- Same off-site review praised coworker support and criticized corporate culture plus a very high benefits deductible.
Sources
As of 2013-03-26Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
The only Kindred culture note on file is a 2013 review from another site that flagged corporate culture and a very high benefits deductible.
Sources
As of 2013-03-26Source: 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 is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Gardena, CA
Gardena anchors South Bay healthcare professionals between the 405, 110, and 105, putting Torrance and Downtown LA medical centers within an average 25-minute commute. Settle into leafy El Camino Village, stock up at Tokyo Central, savor handmade soba at Otafuku, and catch Pacific ocean breezes just 20 minutes from Redondo Beach.
Browse roles in Gardena- State price level · California
- 11% above the national average
- State index 110.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,809/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $84,803/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift and 1 is a night shift.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Kindred Hospital South Bay, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Kindred Hospital South Bay
Registered Nurse Full Time/Days
$45–$58/hr
- RN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Kindred-Hospitals-E8220-RVW2503696.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2013-03-26
- kindredhospitals.com/locations/california/south-bay
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