RN, Medical ICU (Per Diem, Variable Shift)
Adventist Health
Tehachapi, California
Health system employer
$49.6–$73.64/hr
About $103k–$153k/yr
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Posted Jul 30, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 30, 2026
About this role
Skills for this role
Certifications
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice
- RN License
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
- Acute care facility experience (Preferred)
- Current immunizations
About the 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.
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.
- 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
On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a first-year unit lane. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
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