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Registered Nurse NOC Shift

River Walk Care Center

Porterville, California

$47–$54/hr

About $98k–$112k/yr

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Posted Aug 23, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 29, 2026

What this means for you

River Walk Care Center is long-term care — slower turnover and deeper relationships with the people you look after. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $98k–$112k a year. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.

What the listing says

Shift
Nights

About this role

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Responsibilities of the Registered Nurse include but are not limited to: • Ensures proper resident care is maintained in a clean and safe environment. • Develop and ensure the nursing care plan and collaborate with physicians, therapists, and nursing assistants • Makes nursing diagnoses, which serve as the basis for the strategy of care • Collaborates with the resident, members of the healthcare team • Records the administration of medication • Monitor assigned staff to ensure established safety regulations are followed and that all tasks are performed following all state and government regulations and safety procedures as outlined by the facility • Follows procedures related to the use of nursing equipment and supplies • Performs other duties as directed Qualifications of the Registered Nurse include: • An active RN license • Prior experience as an RN in a nursing community • The desire to care for residents and act with integrity • The ability to work flexible hours

Skills for this role

Care Plan DevelopmentMedication AdministrationNursing DiagnosisResident Care

Requirements

  • RN
  • Care plan evaluation
  • RN License
  • Medical equipment operation
  • Safety regulations
  • Mid-level
  • State healthcare regulations
  • Nursing procedure compliance
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning

About the employer

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The posting we have pays $40 an hour — the same number at the bottom and the top of the range. If you moved here, housing would likely be the easier part of a California budget, and your drive would…

What reviewers appreciate

  • $40 an hour on the posting we have
  • Housing in Porterville is relatively affordable
  • Commutes shorter than average

What reviewers flag

  • Resident surveys reflect an unfavorable view of amenities and safety
  • Air quality concerns and sparse nearby medical facilities
  • California is not a compact-license state and has a high graduated income tax
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Living in Porterville, CA

Porterville sits in California's Central Valley at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills. This agricultural community offers a quieter pace of life with nearby access to Sequoia National Forest. A practical home base for nurses who prefer small-town living with outdoor recreation close by.

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State price level · California
11% above the national average
State index 110.7 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,148/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$60,461/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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

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