Nursing Assistant - Float Pool - FT Night

Providence St. Joseph Hospital

Eureka, California

Posted Oct 12 · Closing date Oct 23 has passed

Pay: Not posted
Shift and hours: Nights
Unit and setting: Float-Pool
Term: Permanent

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Certification: Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart AssociationAfter hire · within 30 days

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Certification: Upon hire: Nursing Assistant certification Preferred qualifications: Upon hire: Nursing Assistant certification
Experience: For Other Depts: Acute care or specialty experience. Preferred qualifications: For Other Depts: Acute care or specialty experience.
Also asks: Why Join Providence? Preferred qualifications: Why Join Providence?
Also asks: Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
Also asks: Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

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Nursing Assistant at Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka, CA. This position is Full Time and will work 12-hour Night shifts. Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka provides outstanding patient care, earning recognition from U. S. News & World Report as one of the Best Regional Hospitals in 8 types of care, including heart attack, pneumonia, diabetes, and maternity care.

Our hospital's commitment to excellence is also demonstrated through our receipt of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Distinction Specialty Care award for our knee and hip replacement services as well as our elevated level of maternity care. Join our reputable team and be part of a healthcare institution known for its clinical excellence and compassionate care. The Nursing Assistant employs intellectual, interpersonal and technical skills to perform basic patient care.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse or RN, the Nursing Assistant assists with routine, direct bedside care of patients of various ages as defined by the department scope of service. Such duties include, but are not limited to: personal hygiene, data collection and observation, vital signs, I&O, use of equipment, ADL's, documenting on the medical record, answering call lights, and recognizing and responding to emergency situations. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable.

Join our team at St. Joseph Hospital Eureka and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

Within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Preferred qualifications

Upon hire: Nursing Assistant certification For Other Depts: Acute care or specialty experience. Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons.

These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

What's around it?

In Eureka, CA

Eureka, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent: $1,195/mo
Household income: $57,662/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Eureka, CA

NeighborhoodsNurses and medical professionals in Eureka typically settle in quieter residential pockets like Sequoia Park, known for well-kept mid-century ranches and bungalows bordering the old-growth forest, or Cutten, an unincorporated woodsy enclave south of town that offers larger lots and a suburban retreat feel. Humboldt Hill, situated further south, provides single-level ranch homes on expansive parcels with scenic coastal views and a tight-knit neighborhood atmosphere. Those preferring central walkability gravitate toward Henderson Center for easy access to independent shops, or Cooper Heights and the central H, I, and J street corridors, which offer convenient bicycle and walking routes toward Old Town, Cooper's Gulch, and the bayfront.

Nurses and medical professionals in Eureka typically settle in quieter residential pockets like Sequoia Park, known for well-kept mid-century ranches and bungalows bordering the old-growth forest, or Cutten, an unincorporated woodsy enclave south of town that offers larger lots and a suburban retreat feel. Humboldt Hill, situated further south, provides single-level ranch homes on expansive parcels with scenic coastal views and a tight-knit neighborhood atmosphere.

Those preferring central walkability gravitate toward Henderson Center for easy access to independent shops, or Cooper Heights and the central H, I, and J street corridors, which offer convenient bicycle and walking routes toward Old Town, Cooper's Gulch, and the bayfront.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: humboldtcountyrealestate.com Source 3: quora.com Source 4: niche.com

Getting aroundDaily commutes within Eureka are exceptionally short, typically averaging around 13 to 15 minutes, with virtually none of the congestion seen in major California metros. Cross-town navigation relies on arterial grid routes such as H and I streets and the Redwood Highway corridor (Highway 101). Shift workers almost exclusively depend on personal vehicles because public transit options are sparse, though hospital parking is straightforward. When specialized medical transport or major metropolitan travel is required, however, the commute reality changes dramatically, demanding a three- to six-hour highway drive to reach regional hubs in Redding, Santa Rosa, or Sacramento.

Daily commutes within Eureka are exceptionally short, typically averaging around 13 to 15 minutes, with virtually none of the congestion seen in major California metros. Cross-town navigation relies on arterial grid routes such as H and I streets and the Redwood Highway corridor (Highway 101).

Shift workers almost exclusively depend on personal vehicles because public transit options are sparse, though hospital parking is straightforward. When specialized medical transport or major metropolitan travel is required, however, the commute reality changes dramatically, demanding a three- to six-hour highway drive to reach regional hubs in Redding, Santa Rosa, or Sacramento.

Sources

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

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is an integral part of everyday life in Eureka, with immediate access to ancient forests and rugged Pacific shores. Within city borders, the 67-acre Sequoia Park offers mature coastal redwood groves, walking trails, a duck pond, and the elevated Redwood Sky Walk, while the Hikshari Trail provides scenic walking and cycling right along Humboldt Bay. A short drive connects residents to the dramatic coastal expanses of Samoa Dunes, Moonstone Beach, and the scenic headlands of Trinidad, while inland excursions lead to deep wilderness along the Avenue of the Giants, Arcata Community Forest, and Redwood National and State Parks.

Outdoor recreation is an integral part of everyday life in Eureka, with immediate access to ancient forests and rugged Pacific shores. Within city borders, the 67-acre Sequoia Park offers mature coastal redwood groves, walking trails, a duck pond, and the elevated Redwood Sky Walk, while the Hikshari Trail provides scenic walking and cycling right along Humboldt Bay.

A short drive connects residents to the dramatic coastal expanses of Samoa Dunes, Moonstone Beach, and the scenic headlands of Trinidad, while inland excursions lead to deep wilderness along the Avenue of the Giants, Arcata Community Forest, and Redwood National and State Parks.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: humboldtcountyrealestate.com Source 2: historiceaglehouse.com Source 3: cuttenrealty.com Source 4: homeandmoney.com

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Living in Eureka

Eureka offers healthcare professionals an authentic North Coast lifestyle defined by dramatic natural beauty, Victorian architectural heritage, and an unhurried pace. Set between Humboldt Bay and towering old-growth redwoods, the city allows nurses to leave behind metropolitan gridlock in favor of effortless 15-minute cross-town commutes along routes like the H and I street corridors. Off-shift hours are rich with outdoor recreation: you can walk through the canopy on the Redwood Sky Walk at Sequoia Park, cycle the waterfront Hikshari Trail, or take in a sunset over Humboldt Bay aboard the Madaket ferry before grabbing wood-fired dinner at Brick & Fire Bistro or drinks at Phatsy Kline's in historic Old Town. Established residential enclaves like Cutten, Sequoia Park, and Humboldt Hill provide peaceful retreats surrounded by greenery. However, relocation requires a clear-eyed view of local tradeoffs. Eureka is geographically remote, sitting hours from major urban medical complexes, winters are persistently overcast and damp, and pockets of town struggle with visible homelessness and petty crime. For nurses seeking community connection, cool coastal climates, and wilderness at their doorstep, Eureka offers a unique Northern California refuge.

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As of 2026Source 1: humboldtcountyrealestate.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: californiathroughmylens.com Source 4: historiceaglehouse.com Source 5: cuttenrealty.com Source 6: quora.com

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