The Elizabeth Hospice
Hiring nurses in Escondido, CA
- $75k–$158k/yr posted pay across 7 roles
- Hiring days and evenings
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 7 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 17, 2026Sources
The short version
The Elizabeth Hospice is San Diego's oldest non-profit hospice, with 45 years of service providing compassionate end-of-life care. Headquartered in Escondido, California, the organization serves all of San Diego County and south Riverside County through multiple hospice office locations.
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Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 1 of 7 roles welcomes new grads
Not a fit
- Nurses who want one home unit: 5 of 7 roles float between units
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Benefits
Indeed reviewers rated pay and benefits at 3.7 out of 5 stars, the highest sub-category rating, suggesting a relatively satisfactory compensation and benefits offering compared to other workplace aspects.
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The hard parts
Management rated lowest among sub-categories at 3.1/5 on Indeed
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Job security and advancement opportunities rated at 3.1/5, suggesting limited career growth
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Work-life balance rated moderate at 3.4/5, potentially challenging given on-call nature of hospice care
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Emotional demands inherent in end-of-life and palliative care work
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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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Escondido, CA
Tucked in a North County valley, Escondido blends agricultural roots with suburban ease. Stone Brewing's flagship taproom, a revived downtown arts district, and weekly farmers markets give the city a grounded, unhurried feel—while Palomar Medical Center anchors steady demand for nurses. Coast and desert are each an hour away.
Browse roles in Escondido- State price level · California
- 11% above the national average
- State index 110.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,046/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $91,967/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does The Elizabeth Hospice hire new grads?
1 of 7 roles welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 6 roles with a stated shift, 4 are day shifts, 1 is an evening shift and 1 is a night shift.
Which units are hiring?
Hospice (2), ER (1) and triage (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to The Elizabeth Hospice, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from The Elizabeth Hospice
Per Diem Hospice LVN
$36–$46/hr
- LVN
- Workdays will vary but work hours are 4:00pm-12:30am
- Per diem
Director of Patient Care Services
$145,000–$158,000/year
- RN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- elizabethhospice.org
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