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.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →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 →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →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.
- 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?
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
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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?
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