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RN - ICU, Full-time, Day Shift

Adventist Health

Simi Valley, California

Health system employer

$52.62/hr

About $109k–$150k/yr

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RNICU

Posted Aug 4, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 5, 2026

What this might mean for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $109k–$150k a year. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.

What the posting states

Shift
Days

About this role

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Centered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County. Simi Valley is a suburban area nestled between an urban oasis and the stunning shores of the Pacific Ocean. Bordering Los Angeles allows hiking in the morning and attending film premieres in the evening. 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. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: 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: Required Facility Specific License/ Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Department Specific License/ Certifications: NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS): Required 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. 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.

Skills for this role

Critical & intensive carePatient assessmentCare plan development and implementationCare coordinationDischarge planningDelegationPatient progress monitoringMultidisciplinary team collaborationPatient and family education

Certifications

BLSACLSNIHSSCPR

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) - Preferred
  • Acute care facility experience - Preferred
  • Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice - Required
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification - Required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - Required
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification - Required
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification - Required
  • Current immunizations - Required

About the employer

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Adventist Health
Health system employer

Adventist Health is a faith-inspired, nonprofit integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities, clinics, home care agencies, hospice agencies, and joint-venture retirement…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Mission-driven culture with clear sense of purpose and faith-based values
  • 2025 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence recognitions for Employee Well-Being, Professional Development, and Employee Appreciation
  • Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient (Adventist Health Castle, 2017)

What reviewers flag

  • Management rated relatively low at 3.1 out of 5 on Indeed reviews
  • Job security and advancement opportunities rated below average at 3.2 out of 5
  • Pay and benefits rated moderately at 3.5 out of 5, suggesting compensation may not be highly competitive
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Living in Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley sits in a broad valley framed by the Santa Susana Hills, offering nurses a quiet suburban base with easy commuter access to Los Angeles and Ventura County hospitals. The city blends master-planned neighborhoods, equestrian trails, and parks, making it a practical pick for RNs seeking lower-density living within striking distance of major metro medical centers.

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State price level · California
110.7
11% above the national average
Median gross rent
$2,579/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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

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On your path

ICU / Critical Care is a first-year unit lane. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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