Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Paradise Valley Hospital

National City, California

Posted Jul 21

Unit and setting: ICU · Hospital
License: RN license

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paid time off
401K retirement plan
medical coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
tuition reimbursement

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Paradise Valley Hospital

Hospital: Paradise Valley Hospital
Address: 2400 EAST 4TH ST, NATIONAL CITY, CA, 91950
CMS rating: 3 of 5 stars
Beds: 230

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Preceptors and orientation

New grads described as precepting with an experienced nurse rather than a formal new-grad program (2009).

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As of 2009Source: allnurses.com

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Flexible scheduling cited positively on Glassdoor; Psych RN posts show 12-hour 7a-7p / 7p-7a (36 hrs).

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The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in the ICU.

The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her assigned patients. They communicate with the physician about changes in the patient's clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.

Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

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Paradise Valley Hospital · National City, CA

National City, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent: $1,692/mo
Household income: $66,841/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in National City, CA

NeighborhoodsOld Town National City offers character-rich streets featuring late-nineteenth-century Craftsman homes and Victorian architecture near Heritage Square and Brick Row. Westside provides a central, highly utilitarian location bordering transit and maritime employment hubs, while the Lincoln Acres enclave delivers a distinct pocket centered around El Toyon Park. Healthcare workers seeking quieter suburban surroundings within an easy commute also target adjacent South Bay communities such as Bonita, East Chula Vista, Otay Ranch, and Paradise Hills.

Old Town National City offers character-rich streets featuring late-nineteenth-century Craftsman homes and Victorian architecture near Heritage Square and Brick Row. Westside provides a central, highly utilitarian location bordering transit and maritime employment hubs, while the Lincoln Acres enclave delivers a distinct pocket centered around El Toyon Park.

Healthcare workers seeking quieter suburban surroundings within an easy commute also target adjacent South Bay communities such as Bonita, East Chula Vista, Otay Ranch, and Paradise Hills.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: sandiegorealestatehunter.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: homes.com

Getting aroundDriving is the dominant mode of travel, with Interstate 5 and Interstate 805 serving as the primary corridors connecting National City to downtown San Diego medical centers and the broader South Bay. National City is also connected to regional light rail via the San Diego Trolley Blue Line, including the 24th Street station, which provides a direct transit link northward to downtown San Diego. Local traffic congestion on north-south freeways can fluctuate heavily during standard commute hours, making proximity to highway on-ramps an important factor for shift workers.

Driving is the dominant mode of travel, with Interstate 5 and Interstate 805 serving as the primary corridors connecting National City to downtown San Diego medical centers and the broader South Bay. National City is also connected to regional light rail via the San Diego Trolley Blue Line, including the 24th Street station, which provides a direct transit link northward to downtown San Diego.

Local traffic congestion on north-south freeways can fluctuate heavily during standard commute hours, making proximity to highway on-ramps an important factor for shift workers.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: sandiego.org Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: realestate.usnews.com

OutdoorsWaterfront recreation focuses on Pepper Park on San Diego Bay, offering a public boat launch, fishing pier, and lawn spaces, alongside boating slips at Pier 32 Marina. In the interior neighborhoods, El Toyon Park provides open fields, walking paths, picnic shelters, and a dedicated dog park. Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center provides seven acres of historic Victorian gardens and outdoor classrooms, while Stein Family Farm preserves an 1880s farmhouse museum and working orchard.

Waterfront recreation focuses on Pepper Park on San Diego Bay, offering a public boat launch, fishing pier, and lawn spaces, alongside boating slips at Pier 32 Marina. In the interior neighborhoods, El Toyon Park provides open fields, walking paths, picnic shelters, and a dedicated dog park.

Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center provides seven acres of historic Victorian gardens and outdoor classrooms, while Stein Family Farm preserves an 1880s farmhouse museum and working orchard.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: sandiego.org Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: homes.com

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Living in National City

National City stands out as one of San Diego County's oldest and most culturally vibrant communities, offering healthcare professionals a grounded South Bay home base just six miles south of downtown San Diego. Daily life is shaped by deep multicultural roots, evident along Highland Avenue's Mexican markets and renowned Filipino dining hubs like Tita's Kitchenette and Villa Manila, alongside historic landmarks like Niederfrank’s Ice Cream and Brick Row on Heritage Square. Commuters benefit from direct access to Interstate 5, Interstate 805, and the San Diego Trolley Blue Line at 24th Street, making regional hospital runs manageable. Housing ranges from mid-century ranch homes and Craftsman bungalows to mid-rise apartment complexes, providing practical options compared to pricier coastal neighborhoods to the north. However, newcomers must navigate urban trade-offs, including rush-hour freeway bottlenecks and industrial activity linked to the naval base and maritime port. For nurses seeking strong community identity, coastal-tempered weather, and top-tier dining, National City delivers an authentic South Bay lifestyle.

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