Licensed Vocational Nurse (RN) - ER

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital

Indio, California

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 7

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital workplace

Shift and hours: Days
License: RN or LVN licenseCalifornia Licensed Vocational Nurse
Term: Permanent

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License: California Licensed Vocational Nurse Check your license
Certification: BLS for Health Care Providers
Certification: IV Certification
Also asks: Basic Computer Skills
Also asks: Annual Update
Also asks: TB Screening
Also asks: Ethics

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Experience: Acute Care Hospital Experience - Emergency Department/Critical Care preferred

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What it pays

Against similar roles: Below most California staff postingsCalifornia 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

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John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital

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Job type: Full Time Shift: Days Up to $5,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience Under the direction of the RN, the LVN gathers information for assessment and reassessment of the emergency department patients and provides nursing intervention appropriate to care. The LVN practices independently within the LVN scope of practice and utilizes critical thinking skills in daily practice. The LVN serves as a mentor for emergency department technicians and maintains a professional attitude and appearance at all times.

The LVN demonstrates knowledge related to the care of the emergency department patient and monitors patients for changes in condition or status and intervenes appropriately in a timely fashion. The LVN uses effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels and is able to maintain positive working relationships with patients, families, co-workers, and physicians. Participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities and monitoring as requested.

Qualifications California Licensed Vocational Nurse BLS for Health Care Providers IV Certification Acute Care Hospital Experience - Emergency Department/Critical Care preferred Basic Computer Skills Annual

Requirements

Annual Update
TB Screening
Ethics

Current Competencies

Skills Competencies
LVN License
BLS for Health Care Providers
Basic EKG Course within 3 months of hire
PALS within 3 months of hire
ACLS within 3 months of hire
AB508 Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Course within 6 months of hire
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What's around it?

In Indio, CA

Indio, CA

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Life in Indio, CA

NeighborhoodsIndio features distinct residential zones ranging from walkable historic districts to sprawling planned golf communities. The Downtown Indio and Jackson Street corridor offers a walk-friendly arts hub with galleries, eateries, and older single-family homes. North Indio is popular for newer subdivisions and non-HOA tracts that rival neighboring Palm Desert and La Quinta at more accessible entry points. Across the city, established master-planned developments like Sun City Shadow Hills, Indian Palms Country Club, and Heritage Palms Country Club provide gated resort settings, golf greens, and amenity-rich living convenient to local healthcare facilities like JFK Memorial Hospital.

Indio features distinct residential zones ranging from walkable historic districts to sprawling planned golf communities. The Downtown Indio and Jackson Street corridor offers a walk-friendly arts hub with galleries, eateries, and older single-family homes.

North Indio is popular for newer subdivisions and non-HOA tracts that rival neighboring Palm Desert and La Quinta at more accessible entry points. Across the city, established master-planned developments like Sun City Shadow Hills, Indian Palms Country Club, and Heritage Palms Country Club provide gated resort settings, golf greens, and amenity-rich living convenient to local healthcare facilities like JFK Memorial Hospital.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: ficustree.ai Source 2: redfin.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: youtube.com

Getting aroundEveryday commuting in Indio relies almost exclusively on private vehicles, as public transit coverage is minimal outside the central downtown core and the regional transit score is exceptionally low. Local travel across the Coachella Valley moves along primary arterials like Highway 111, Fred Waring Drive, and Interstate 10, connecting residential tracts directly to local employers such as JFK Memorial Hospital. While intra-valley travel is straightforward, regional commutes heading out toward coastal hubs like Los Angeles or Orange County typically involve freeway drives of 90 minutes or more.

Everyday commuting in Indio relies almost exclusively on private vehicles, as public transit coverage is minimal outside the central downtown core and the regional transit score is exceptionally low. Local travel across the Coachella Valley moves along primary arterials like Highway 111, Fred Waring Drive, and Interstate 10, connecting residential tracts directly to local employers such as JFK Memorial Hospital.

While intra-valley travel is straightforward, regional commutes heading out toward coastal hubs like Los Angeles or Orange County typically involve freeway drives of 90 minutes or more.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: ficustree.ai

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by community greenspaces like Dominguez Park and Miles Avenue Park, known for its public art and desert landscaping, as well as planned recreation additions like Indio Sports Park. Hikers take advantage of regional landmarks such as the Cove to Lake Trail in the nearby Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, as well as excursions to Painted Canyon and Indian Canyons. Year-round outdoor living also revolves around abundant golf courses, walking paths, and resort-style neighborhood pools.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by community greenspaces like Dominguez Park and Miles Avenue Park, known for its public art and desert landscaping, as well as planned recreation additions like Indio Sports Park. Hikers take advantage of regional landmarks such as the Cove to Lake Trail in the nearby Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, as well as excursions to Painted Canyon and Indian Canyons.

Year-round outdoor living also revolves around abundant golf courses, walking paths, and resort-style neighborhood pools.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: ficustree.ai Source 2: palmspringslife.com Source 3: vareproperties.com Source 4: facebook.com

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Living in Indio

Indio stands out as the lively, community-oriented core of the eastern Coachella Valley, balancing agricultural heritage with world-class entertainment. Famously dubbed the 'City of Festivals,' it draws global crowds to the Empire Polo Club for Coachella and Stagecoach while retaining a genuine, year-round residential character. Relocating healthcare professionals will find stable neighborhoods across North Indio, walkable blocks near the downtown arts corridor, and established country clubs like Indian Palms and Sun City Shadow Hills. Clinical commutes to facilities like JFK Memorial Hospital avoid the congestion of coastal California, navigating arterial routes like Highway 111 and Interstate 10. Downtown's renaissance on Miles Avenue brings local flavor through spots like Indio Brewing, Gabino's Creperie, and Center Stage amphitheater performances. The primary tradeoff is the desert climate: mild winter months give way to scorching summer stretches topping 115 degrees, requiring continuous air conditioning and dependable vehicle ownership. For nurses seeking an active desert community with accessible housing and deep cultural roots, Indio delivers authentic everyday living.

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As of 2026-08Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: ficustree.ai Source 3: redfin.com Source 4: palmspringslife.com

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