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Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery

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National City, California

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and older adults.

Eligibility
Not specified

Posted Sep 16 · Applications close Sep 16, 2027 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
Days
Unit and setting
OR · Hospital for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and older adultsneonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and older adults
License
RN licensecurrent and valid state RN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training
License
current and valid state RN license Current and valid state RN License.
Certification
current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Experience
1 year perioperative experience or on-the-job training

Preferred

Certification
CNOR certification Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred
Education
BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
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Why start this early?

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What it pays

Pay reviews
starting pay set by skillset, experience, education, credentials and licensure

Benefits

  • Benefitspaid time offpaid time off
  • Benefits401K retirement plana 401K retirement plan
  • Benefitsmedical, dental and vision coveragemedical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Benefitstuition reimbursementtuition reimbursement
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Education support
More benefits (1)
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage

The role and schedule

Charge
Charge shifts are part of the role
Union
benefits partly set by collective bargaining agreement Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.
Day to day
coordinates patient care with surgeon and anesthesiologist The Registered Nurse coordinates the care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist
Day to day
directs and guides OR Technician and other personnel directs and guides the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.
Day to day
participates in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services.
Day to day
works with other departments to provide a continuum of care
Details
291-bed acute care hospital Our 291-bed, acute care hospital

The workplace

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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • 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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Your fit

On your path

Operating Room has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.

Original listing

Posted on Prime Healthcare’s careers page.

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Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Paradise Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Paradise Valley Hospital is the South Bay’s oldest hospital, the second oldest hospital in all of San Diego County, and the largest employer in National City.

For more than 100 years, Paradise Valley Hospital has served San Diego faithfully, proud of our heritage and providing numerous programs and services to meet the changing needs of our community. Our 291-bed, acute care hospital featuresthe San Diego Spine & Joint Center, a highly credentialed acute rehabilitation center, our Paradise Health & Senior Center, a fully equipped and modern cardiac catheterization lab, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical services, and 24-hour emergency services. In addition to our healthcare services, we offer comprehensive behavioral health services on the hospital campus and Bayview campus in Chula Vista.

Services include psychiatric continuum of care for adult patients, inpatient services, and intensive outpatient services. Learn more at https://www.paradisevalleyhospital.net/.

Responsibilities

Staff RN is directly accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and older adults. The Registered Nurse coordinates the care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

Works with other departments to provide a continuum of care and co-workers to provide continuous, quality patient care, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures. Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services.

Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education, experience, training

  • Current and valid state RN License.
  • Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training
  • Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (as applicable, required)

  • Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
  • Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

Pay Transparency

Paradise Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.

The current compensation range for this role is $48.24 to $66.50. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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What's around it?

In National City, CA

National City, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent
$1,692/mo
Household income
$66,841/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See National City, CA

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