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Registered Nurse, Critical Care

Community Memorial Healthcare

San Buenaventura (Ventura), California

You'll provide nursing care to critical care patients in the ICU and CCU.

Posted Oct 10

Unit and setting
ICU/CCU · Hospital Provides nursing care to critical care patients in the ICU/CCU.critical care patients
License
RN license Current CA Registered Nurse LicenseCurrent California RN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current California RN license Current CA Registered Nurse License Check your license
Certification
Current BLS certification Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Certification
Current ACLS certification Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Experience
6 months recent full-time acute care ICU/CCU experience in an acute care hospital Six (6) months of recent full-time acute care ICU/CCU experience in an acute care hospital
Also asks
Stroke/Sepsis education competencyAfter hire · within 6 months of hire Successful completion of Stroke/Sepsis Education competency within 6 months of hire

Preferred

Certification
CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Education
BSN Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Also asks
Knowledge of Det Norske Veritas (DNV)

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for California staff rolesCalifornia staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $95/hr, the middle half $46/hr to $73/hr, across 4,561 postings.
Pay differential
Shift Differentials Shift Differentials
Tuition assistance
Offered
Loan repayment
Offered
Extra pay
Shift differentials
Extra pay
In-house registry rates In-House Registry Rates
Pay reviews
New hires are usually placed below the range midpoint Most often, a newly hired employee will be placed below the midpoint of the range.

Benefits

  • BenefitsCompetitive payCompetitive Pay
  • BenefitsFidelity 403(b) retirement planFidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • BenefitsPaid time offPaid Time Off
  • BenefitsMedical (EPO/PPO), dental and vision insuranceMedical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
  • BenefitsVoluntary worksite benefitsVoluntary Worksite Benefits
  • BenefitsEmployee assistance program available 24/7Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)
More benefits (8)
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursementTuition Reimbursement
  • BenefitsPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • BenefitsRecognition programsRecognition programs
  • BenefitsEmployee service recognition eventsEmployee service recognition events
  • BenefitsHome, retail, travel and entertainment discountsHome, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts
  • BenefitsNational Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrationsNational Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations
  • Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)
  • Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts

The role and schedule

Day to day
patient and family education Effectively plans and communicates patient and family education.
Day to day
unit-based education activities Participates in unit based educational activities.

The workplace

Community Memorial Healthcare
Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range?
  • What should I expect for shifts, 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

ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

Original listing

Posted on Community Memorial Healthcare’s careers page.

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Compensation Salary Range: $64.50 - $71.50 per hour The pay range above represents the lowest possible rate for the position and the highest possible rate. Factors that may be used to determine where newly hired employees will be placed in the pay range include the employee specific skills and qualifications, relevant years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most often, a newly hired employee will be placed below the midpoint of the range. If you are viewing this posting on a job site, please visit our company page and search for the opportunity to view the pay range: https://careers-mycmh.icims.com/jobs Responsibilities

Position Overview

Provides nursing care to critical care patients in the ICU/CCU. Effectively plans and communicates patient and family education. Participates in unit based educational activities. Accurately and timely documentation consistent with practice and hospital policy. Qualifications

Required

  • Current CA Registered Nurse License
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
  • Six (6) months of recent full-time acute care ICU/CCU experience in an acute care hospital
  • Successful completion of Stroke/Sepsis Education competency within 6 months of hire

Preferred

Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Knowledge of Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Overview Nationally Recognized. Community Focused. Community Memorial Healthcare is proud to earn the 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ from Healthgrades, placing Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura among the top 15% of hospitals nationwide and one of only 13 hospitals in Southern California recognized for patient experience excellence.

Extraordinary patient care begins with extraordinary teams. View all of our awards and accreditations and learn more about us as you explore career opportunities with a team committed to compassionate, award-winning care. Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital.

It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County. Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders.

We depend on – and answer to – the communities we serve.

Community Memorial Healthcare Benefits

To help heal, comfort, and promote health for the communities we serve, Community Memorial Healthcare takes care of our community of employees so our local community can be cared for. That’s why we provide competitive benefits, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development. Our total rewards package provides benefits that support you and your family’s health and wellness in all aspects of life. From our top tier insurance plans to our employee assistance program, take advantage of what CMH has to offer so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind now and for years to come. CMH is here for you and your family every step of the way. Competitive Pay

  • Shift Differentials
  • In-House Registry Rates
  • Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage

Voluntary Worksite Benefits

Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP) Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Recognition programs Employee service recognition events Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations Community Memorial Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. We strive to promote an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work in our community. “We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer”

What's around it?

In San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA

San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA

Living costs about 11% above the US average

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