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RN Resident - Med/Surg (CNA), Full Time, Day Shift

You'll supervise and direct the nursing staff assigned to you and coordinate care with other disciplines.

Posted Sep 29 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
Day shift RN Resident - Med/Surg (CNA), Full Time, Day Shift
Unit and setting
Med/Surg · Hospital RN Resident - Med/Surg (CNA), Full Time, Day Shift
License
RN or CNA license Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: RequiredRN license in the state of practice
Term
Permanent RN Resident - Med/Surg (CNA), Full Time, Day ShiftFull time

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed RN Resident - Med/Surg (CNA), Full Time, Day Shift
License
RN license in the state of practice Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
Also asks
All required vaccinations as a condition of employment we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter

Preferred

Certification
CPR or BLS certification Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
Education
BSN preferred Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

    Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.

    Explore new grad jobs
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of San Luis Obispo staff RN paySan Luis Obispo staff RN postings that state pay run $49/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $52/hr to $54/hr, across 42 postings.

The role and schedule

Union
Represented by CNA This position is represented by CNA.
Day to day
directing assigned nursing staff Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff
Day to day
discharge planning Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care.
Day to day
health information for patients and families directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team
Day to day
delegating and coordinating the healthcare team's duties Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members.
Details
162-bed acute care facility Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center.

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.

Adventist Health logo
Adventist Health
Health system employer
Hospital
Adventist Health Sierra VISTA
Address
1010 MURRAY ST, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, 93405
CMS rating
3 of 5 stars
Beds
162

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

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Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Summary

Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. This position is represented by CNA.

Job

Requirements

Education and Work

Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred

Licenses/

Certifications

  • Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred

Essential Functions

  • Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient’s situation.
  • Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members; and directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team.
  • Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care.
  • Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational

Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

What's around it?

In San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 9% above the US average

Median rent
$1,965/mo
Household income
$73,685/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See San Luis Obispo, CA

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