Memorial Hospital of Gardena
Community Hospital · Gardena, CA
- 3
- open roles, live count
- 2.1
- Google rating
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Community Hospital
- Shifts hiring now
- Days 2 · Nights 1
Benefits
Memorial Hospital of Gardena offers a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and wellness support. The package is designed to care for employees and their families.
The city
Living in Gardena, CA
Gardena sits in Los Angeles County's South Bay region, offering a diverse suburban feel with convenient freeway access to medical centers across the greater LA area. The city is known for its strong Japanese-American cultural roots, local eateries, and mid-century residential streets. A practical home base for nurses seeking proximity to LA without central-city density.
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- 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
Who they are
Memorial Hospital of Gardena is a community hospital located in Gardena, California, and is the only hospital serving the Gardena area. With over 70 years of service to the community, the facility is designated as a Primary Stroke Center and accredited as a Geriatric Emergency Department.
- Community Hospital · Gardena
- Hiring days & nights
- Sign-on bonus · 3 roles
More about Memorial Hospital of Gardena
The hospital handles approximately 46,745 annual ER visits, employs over 349 staff members, and has more than 170 physicians on staff. The hospital operates under Pipeline Health, as indicated in job descriptions referencing Pipeline Health's mission, vision, and values. The organization emphasizes a diverse and inclusive work environment and positions itself as a community-focused employer where employees are treated as family. The hospital offers competitive nursing compensation with overtime pay structures and sign-on/retention bonuses for full-time RNs.
The mission of Memorial Hospital of Gardena is to provide affordable, high-quality healthcare services to their communities with consistency and compassion. The organization values mutual respect, teamwork, diverse approaches, and creating a work environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated. Employees are described as family, and the organization is committed to celebrating accomplishments and supporting professional growth.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
The good
- Sign-on/retention bonus of $10,000 for full-time RNs
- Overtime pay after 8 hours on 12-hour shifts, with average effective rates of $48.69-$71.57/hr
- Competitive base hourly rates of $41.73-$61.35 for RNs
- Diverse and inclusive work environment
- Designated Primary Stroke Center and accredited Geriatric Emergency Department
- Only hospital in the Gardena area with 70+ years of community service
The hard parts
- Weekend availability required for full-time RN positions
- Small facility with approximately 349+ employees may limit advancement opportunities
- Operates under Pipeline Health corporate management, which may influence workplace culture and decisions
- Limited publicly available information on specific nurse retention or satisfaction metrics
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Aug 25, 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour days
- New grads welcomed
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- New grads welcomed
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Day shift
- Floating required
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