Registered Nurse (RN) AM SHIFT

Santa Fe Post Acute

Vista, California

Santa Fe Post Acute is long-term care.

Eligibility: GeriatricsHome HealthHospice & Palliative MedicinePhysical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Posted Jul 18

Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: Long Term Care
License: RN licensevalid RN license
Term: Permanent

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Against similar roles: In range for California Home Health rolesCalifornia Home Health postings that state pay run $41/hr to $95/hr, the middle half $47/hr to $89/hr, across 143 postings.

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401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

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Santa Fe Post Acute

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You would step into Santa Fe Post-Acute in Vista, California, a post-acute SNF setting under Bayshire Senior Communities. Bayshire also runs Shadowridge Senior Living and Vista Gardens Memory Care in Vista and describes itself as a small boutique-style senior healthcare…

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We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team Santa Fe Post Acute in Vista, California. The ideal candidate will provide direct patient care, assist in the evaluation of patient needs, and ensure the highest quality of care is delivered. Responsibilities include conducting physical examinations, administering medications, monitoring patient conditions, performing IV insertions, assisting in sterile processing procedures, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

Qualifications include a valid RN license, prior experience in SNF/ALF or similar post-acute care setting preferred, proficiency in physical assessments, strong understanding of medical terminology, ability to perform IV insertions, and knowledge of sterile processing techniques.

What's around it?

In Vista, CA

Vista, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent: $2,249/mo
Household income: $94,975/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Vista, CA

NeighborhoodsVista transitions from dense suburban corridors to semi-rural hillside acreage. The Vista Village and historic downtown core area offer walkable access to local dining and civic spaces, with residential housing including hillside ranch homes near Oceanview Drive. In the southern portion of the city, master-planned developments like Shadowridge center around golf facilities and suburban tract properties, while peripheral zones offer larger lots with room for agricultural and rural setups.

Vista transitions from dense suburban corridors to semi-rural hillside acreage. The Vista Village and historic downtown core area offer walkable access to local dining and civic spaces, with residential housing including hillside ranch homes near Oceanview Drive.

In the southern portion of the city, master-planned developments like Shadowridge center around golf facilities and suburban tract properties, while peripheral zones offer larger lots with room for agricultural and rural setups.

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As of Oct 7, 2026Source 1: homes.com Source 2: sandiegorealestatehunter.com Source 3: youtube.com

Getting aroundVista is centered directly on State Route 78 in North County San Diego, which connects drivers west to Interstate 5 and east to Interstate 15. The average commute runs around twenty-three minutes, though traffic along the Highway 78 corridor can back up during morning and evening rush hours. The city offers convenient perimeter access to major regional medical employers, including Tri-City Medical Center, Scripps Coastal, and Kaiser Permanente facilities, while downtown San Diego and the international airport sit approximately forty-five minutes to the south.

Vista is centered directly on State Route 78 in North County San Diego, which connects drivers west to Interstate 5 and east to Interstate 15. The average commute runs around twenty-three minutes, though traffic along the Highway 78 corridor can back up during morning and evening rush hours. The city offers convenient perimeter access to major regional medical employers, including Tri-City Medical Center, Scripps Coastal, and Kaiser Permanente facilities, while downtown San Diego and the international airport sit approximately forty-five minutes to the south.

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As of Oct 7, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: homes.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: youtube.com Source 5: youtube.com

OutdoorsOutdoor life in Vista revolves around city green spaces such as the sprawling Brengle Terrace Park and Creekside Park within the village core. Nearby recreation includes golf at the Shadowridge course, while coastal surfing, camping, and paddleboarding at Carlsbad State Beach and Oceanside Pier are situated just minutes to the west. Families and visitors also frequent regional specialty attractions nearby, including the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and Carlsbad's seasonal Flower Fields.

Outdoor life in Vista revolves around city green spaces such as the sprawling Brengle Terrace Park and Creekside Park within the village core. Nearby recreation includes golf at the Shadowridge course, while coastal surfing, camping, and paddleboarding at Carlsbad State Beach and Oceanside Pier are situated just minutes to the west.

Families and visitors also frequent regional specialty attractions nearby, including the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and Carlsbad's seasonal Flower Fields.

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Vista provides relocating nurses with an inland North County San Diego base that balances coastal proximity with suburban elbow room. Positioned strategically along Highway 78, the city allows for straightforward daily commutes to regional medical facilities like Tri-City Medical Center, Scripps Coastal, and Kaiser Permanente, while keeping coastal beach breaks in Oceanside and Carlsbad roughly twenty-five minutes away. Off shift, life centers around the revitalized Vista Village downtown, local breweries across the renowned 'Hops Highway,' and community hubs like Brengle Terrace Park and the long-running annual Strawberry Festival. Housing varieties range from walkable downtown apartments and Shadowridge condominiums to spacious hillside ranch homes. While newcomers must plan for Highway 78 peak traffic, warmer inland summer temperatures, and elevated fire insurance considerations in brush-heavy hills, Vista remains a compelling choice for healthcare professionals seeking a vibrant community with convenient hospital access.

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As of 2026-02Source 1: homes.com Source 2: sandiegorealestatehunter.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: realestate.usnews.com

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Vista, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.