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RN, Med/Surg (Part-time, Night Shift)

Adventist Health

Tehachapi, California

Health system employer

$49.6–$73.64/hr

About $103k–$153k/yr

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RNMedical-Surgical

Posted Jul 30, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 30, 2026

What this might mean for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $103k–$153k a year. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.

About this role

Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment.

Skills for this role

Direct patient careCare plan evaluationInitial patient assessmentDischarge planningPatient family and caregiver educationMultidisciplinary team collaborationCare plan implementationCare coordinationTask assignmentDelegationPatient progress monitoringPatient data collection

Certifications

CPRBLSACLS

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice
  • Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
  • AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS: Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred
  • Acute care facility experience: Preferred
  • Current immunizations: Required

About the employer

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Adventist Health
Health system employer

Adventist Health is a faith-inspired, nonprofit integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities, clinics, home care agencies, hospice agencies, and joint-venture retirement…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Mission-driven culture with clear sense of purpose and faith-based values
  • 2025 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence recognitions for Employee Well-Being, Professional Development, and Employee Appreciation
  • Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient (Adventist Health Castle, 2017)

What reviewers flag

  • Management rated relatively low at 3.1 out of 5 on Indeed reviews
  • Job security and advancement opportunities rated below average at 3.2 out of 5
  • Pay and benefits rated moderately at 3.5 out of 5, suggesting compensation may not be highly competitive

Benefits: The system also references supporting team member well-being and personal development as part of its mission framework.

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Living in Tehachapi, CA

Tehachapi is a small mountain-town community in the Tehachapi Mountains, known for its apple orchards, wind farms, and the historic Tehachapi Loop railroad landmark. At roughly 4,000 feet elevation, it offers four distinct seasons and a slower pace with easy access to both Bakersfield and the Mojave Desert — ideal for nurses seeking rural calm.

Map showing the location of Tehachapi, CA
Tehachapi, CA on the map · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap
State price level · California
110.7
11% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,295/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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