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Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery

Posted Aug 11

Shift and hours
Days
Unit and setting
OR · Hospital
License
RN licenseCurrent and valid state RN License.
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current and valid state RN License.
Certification
Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Certification
Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Certification
Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Experience
Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training

Preferred

Certification
Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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 3,850 postings.
Overtime pay
$50/hr

Benefits

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

The role and schedule

Charge
Charge shifts are part of the role
Union
Union position

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.

St. Francis Medical Center logo
St. Francis Medical Center
Hospital
SAINT Francis Medical Center
Address
3630 EAST IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, LYNWOOD, CA, 90262
CMS rating
3 of 5 stars
Beds
354

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  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

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Overview

St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles. St. Francis provides vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in our community who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care.

In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. Please visit www.stfrancismedicalcenter.com for more information.

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to compassion, quality, and service!

Responsibilities

Staff RN is directly accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and older adults. The Registered Nurse coordinates the care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

Works with other departments to provide a continuum of care and co-workers to provide continuous, quality patient care, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures. Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services.

Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

Current and valid state RN License. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current. Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current. Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current. Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Pay Transparency

St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.

The current compensation range for this role is $50.11 to $67.36. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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What's around it?

SAINT Francis Medical Center · Lynwood, CA

Lynwood, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent
$1,652/mo
Household income
$74,844/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Lynwood, CA

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