Registered Nurse

Gary and Mary West PACE

San Marcos, California

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Jul 10

Unit and setting: Clinic
License: RN license

What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for California staff rolesCalifornia staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $96/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $73/hr, across 3,751 postings.
Sign-on bonus: $5,000

Benefits

$5,000.00 sign on bonus
Generous pay ($49.00 - $51.00 per hour)
Comprehensive benefits package focused on health and wellness
11 paid holidays
13 days of PTO
5 days of sick time

More benefits (4)

5% employer match to 403(b) retirement plan
No on-call time
Annual education allowance
Professional growth and career advancement opportunities

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Gary and Mary West PACE

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Gary and Mary West PACE is a nonprofit Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) organization located in San Marcos, CA, serving adults 55 and over and frail seniors in North County. Founded by Gary and Mary West—local San…

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Clinic RN responsible for coordinating and providing direct and indirect nursing care to participants at the PACE center and in participants' homes. Works in close coordination with the PACE Physician, clinic staff, and interdisciplinary team members to manage ongoing care for frail elderly participants in North County San Diego. Includes conducting nursing assessments, home visits, administering medications, care transitions, and end-of-life care coordination.

What's around it?

In San Marcos, CA

San Marcos, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent: $2,348/mo
Household income: $109,377/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in San Marcos, CA

NeighborhoodsSan Marcos centers around distinct residential pockets ranging from newer master-planned developments to walkable campus hubs. San Elijo Hills sits in the southern hills as a premier master-planned community known for its community events, expansive trail access, and town center, while North City functions as a rapidly growing, mixed-use downtown district with urban apartments steps from California State University San Marcos. Across the rest of the city, buyers and renters choose between established golf course communities and traditional suburban tracts, balancing proximity to inland amenities against the coastal allure of neighboring Carlsbad.

San Marcos centers around distinct residential pockets ranging from newer master-planned developments to walkable campus hubs. San Elijo Hills sits in the southern hills as a premier master-planned community known for its community events, expansive trail access, and town center, while North City functions as a rapidly growing, mixed-use downtown district with urban apartments steps from California State University San Marcos.

Across the rest of the city, buyers and renters choose between established golf course communities and traditional suburban tracts, balancing proximity to inland amenities against the coastal allure of neighboring Carlsbad.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: sandiegorealestatehunter.com

Getting aroundAverage commute times in San Marcos run around 23 minutes for local travel. Traveling south toward central San Diego and San Diego International Airport takes roughly 35 minutes to an hour depending on morning and evening rush hour flows. Shift workers and commuters navigating North County benefit from east-west accessibility, reaching coastal beach communities within 20 to 30 minutes, though major thoroughfares can experience heavy bottlenecks during standard peak commute windows.

Average commute times in San Marcos run around 23 minutes for local travel. Traveling south toward central San Diego and San Diego International Airport takes roughly 35 minutes to an hour depending on morning and evening rush hour flows.

Shift workers and commuters navigating North County benefit from east-west accessibility, reaching coastal beach communities within 20 to 30 minutes, though major thoroughfares can experience heavy bottlenecks during standard peak commute windows.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: youtube.com

OutdoorsOutdoor enthusiasts frequent Double Peak Park, the highest coastal peak in North County, which rewards hikers with panoramic views extending to the Pacific Ocean. The city maintains extensive multi-use trail systems connecting residential neighborhoods to open green spaces like Walnut Grove Park. For water recreation and coastal trail walks, the Pacific shoreline is an easy 20- to 30-minute drive west to nearby beaches and piers.

Outdoor enthusiasts frequent Double Peak Park, the highest coastal peak in North County, which rewards hikers with panoramic views extending to the Pacific Ocean. The city maintains extensive multi-use trail systems connecting residential neighborhoods to open green spaces like Walnut Grove Park.

For water recreation and coastal trail walks, the Pacific shoreline is an easy 20- to 30-minute drive west to nearby beaches and piers.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: instagram.com Source 3: youtube.com

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Living in San Marcos

San Marcos offers relocating nurses an ideal balance of North County San Diego living: generous residential space, dependable everyday convenience, and quick access to coastal amenities without true beachside density. Situated along the inland corridor, life here is defined by well-planned neighborhoods, whether you choose the high-perched trails of San Elijo Hills or modern apartments in the budding North City district near California State University San Marcos. Days off can be spent taking in 360-degree views atop Double Peak Park, grabbing morning coffee at TERI Common Grounds, or exploring seafood staples and microbreweries along Old California Restaurant Row. Commutes to regional healthcare facilities are manageable, averaging under 25 minutes locally, while the Pacific coastline is only 20 to 30 minutes away. The key tradeoffs are inland summer heat pockets and noticeable traffic during rush hours. For healthcare professionals seeking a supportive, family-friendly community with newer housing stock and outdoor recreation, San Marcos provides a pragmatic, welcoming base in Southern California.

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San Marcos, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.