Los Gatos Surgical Center
Ambulatory · Los Gatos, CA
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Ambulatory
Benefits
PRN positions, which constitute a significant portion of posted nursing openings, may have limited or no benefits.
The city
Living in Los Gatos, CA
Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Los Gatos blends small-town charm with upscale amenities and a walkable downtown along Main Street. Tree-lined neighborhoods and proximity to Silicon Valley make it attractive for RNs seeking a quieter pace with easy access to Bay Area healthcare systems.
Browse roles in Los Gatos- State price level · California
- 11% above the national average
- State index 110.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $3,247/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $217,554/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
Los Gatos Surgical Center is an ambulatory surgery center located in Los Gatos, California, specializing in outpatient same-day surgical procedures that do not require traditional hospitalization.
- Ambulatory · Los Gatos
More about Los Gatos Surgical Center
The facility is affiliated with HCA Healthcare, as evidenced by its careers portal directing to careers.hcahealthcare.com. The center serves residents of Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, and surrounding communities, offering a streamlined alternative to hospital-based surgical care with an emphasis on personalized, patient-centered attention. Nursing roles at the center primarily include Operating Room nurses and PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) nurses, with both PRN and full-time positions available. Job descriptions emphasize a 'caring like family' philosophy and require competencies in airway management, vital sign monitoring, IV catheter insertion and maintenance, postoperative head-to-toe evaluation using approved scoring systems, and ensuring patients meet discharge criteria. The ambulatory setting typically involves daytime surgical hours without overnight patient stays. Employee feedback is limited, with only 2 reviews on Indeed and 2 on Glassdoor. On Indeed, the center holds an overall rating of 2.5 out of 5 based on 2 reviews. Pay and benefits received the highest sub-rating at 3.5 out of 5, while job security/advancement and management both scored 1.5 out of 5. Reviewers noted positive aspects such as energizing work tasks and a clear sense of purpose, but flagged concerns about inclusivity, sense of belonging, and managerial support. Hourly rates listed for nursing positions include $71.50–$98.32/hour for OR Nurse PRN roles, which appear competitive for the Northern California market.
The organization's stated mission is to provide quality, patient-centered care. Their website emphasizes that 'personalized care begins the moment you enter and continues until you leave,' with individual attention minimizing patient stress. Job descriptions highlight a value of 'caring like family.' The center also maintains a rigorous credentialing process following federal and state regulatory requirements to ensure providers deliver quality, safe, and compassionate medical care.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
Indeed reports an overall rating of 2.5 out of 5 based on 2 reviews. Sub-ratings: work-life balance 2.5/5, pay and benefits 3.5/5, job security and advancement 1.5/5, management 1.5/5, culture 2.5/5. Reviewers liked the ability to meet personal goals, energizing work tasks, and clear sense of purpose. Areas for improvement include inclusive work environment, sense of belonging, and support from managers. Given the very small sample size (2 reviews on Indeed, 2 on Glassdoor), these ratings should be interpreted with caution.
The good
- Affiliated with HCA Healthcare, providing access to a large healthcare network and resources
- Competitive hourly rates for PRN nursing positions (OR Nurse PRN listed at $71.50–$98.32/hour)
- Ambulatory surgery setting typically offers predictable daytime hours without overnight shifts
- Emphasis on personalized, patient-centered care with a 'caring like family' philosophy
- Energizing work tasks and clear sense of purpose noted by reviewers
- Rigorous credentialing standards supporting quality and safety culture
The hard parts
- Very low ratings for job security and advancement (1.5/5 on Indeed)
- Low management ratings (1.5/5 on Indeed) with concerns about managerial support
- Areas for improvement flagged include inclusive work environment and sense of belonging
- Extremely limited review sample size makes it difficult to assess workplace culture reliably
- Many posted nursing positions are PRN (per diem), which may lack full-time benefits
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Jul 17, 2026
- Website
- losgatossc.com ↗
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