SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL
Specialty hospital in Sacramento, CA
- 171 beds
- New grads welcome on 3 roles
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For the SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL hiring team
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- Psych4 roles · 3 who fit
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The short version
Sierra Vista Hospital is a 171-bed psychiatric care facility located in south Sacramento, California, operated by Universal Health Services (UHS).
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 3 of 5 roles welcome new grads
- Psych nurses: 4 of 5 roles
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Benefits
As a UHS facility, Sierra Vista Hospital offers employee benefits through UHS, including access to a benefits portal.
The hard parts
Low management rating (2.4 out of 5) indicating concerns about leadership support
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
Below-average pay and benefits rating (2.5 out of 5)
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026
Employees cite lack of support from managers as an area for improvement
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Concerns about sense of belonging and inclusive work environment
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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 Sacramento, CA
Anchored by UC Davis Health, Sacramento pairs Midtown’s farm-to-fork dining with cycling the American River Parkway. Living costs run about 7% above the national average, undercutting coastal California with accessible housing in Tahoe Park and College Glen. Expect Highway 50 rush-hour traffic and triple-digit summer heat, rewarded by 250-plus sunny days and easy Sierra getaways.
Browse roles in Sacramento- Metro price level · Sacramento area
- 7% above the national average
- BEA index 106.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,779/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $87,321/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL hire new grads?
3 of 5 roles welcome new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Nursing Department
Want to work here?
The hiring team at SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- sierravistahospital.com
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