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Ridgecrest Regional Hospital

Community hospital in Ridgecrest, CA

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Ridgecrest Regional Hospital workplace

From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 26, 2026Sources

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  • Urgent Care1 role · 0 who fit

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The short version

  1. If staff well-being is on your checklist, the hospital was recognized with the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine Award in 2023 and again in 2025.

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  2. Employee-reported ranges put emergency, ICU, and skilled nursing RN work between $50.00 and $82.00 an hour, so ask in the interview where your years land in that band.

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  3. A long-tenured nurse described leadership as ethical and humane compared with large chains, with attention to worker well-being and community outreach.

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Nursing here

Published pay and benefits

Hourly pay

SNF Registered Nurse - Bella Sera hourly range min

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Emergency Department Registered Nurse hourly range min

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Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse hourly range min

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Skilled Nursing Facility Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) hourly range min

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What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Supportive culture and humane leadership
A long-tenured nurse commended leadership for being ethical and humane compared to large chains, praising the focus on worker well-being and community outreach.
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Internal communication deficiencies
Staff note that updates and internal communications regarding organizational changes can be inadequate.
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Compensation and cost of living concerns
Some support personnel report uncompetitive compensation compared to other local entry-level employers relative to the local cost of living.
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As of 2021-06-16Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
Coworker relationships
Employees frequently note that fellow colleagues and staff are kind, professional, and pleasant to work with.
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As of 2024-12-12Source: glassdoor.com

The hard parts

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?

Current openings at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital

LVN I UC

$32–$49/hr

  • LVN
  • Day, shifts vary
  • Urgent Care Center

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