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Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical

Sutter Health

Crescent City, California

Health system employer

$53.9–$82.51/hr

About $112k–$172k/yr

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RNHealthcare OccupationsPatient Care Nursing OccupationsNursing OccupationsRegistered NursesSign-on bonus

Posted Aug 10, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 11, 2026

What this might mean for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $112k–$172k a year, and there's a sign-on bonus on top. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.

What the posting states

Shift
Days
Weekends, holidays, call
Rotating Weekends

About this role

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We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: SCH-Sutter Coast Hospital Position Overview: Job Description Summary This RN position is located at our Sutter Coast Hospital in Cresent City, CA 20 miles south of Oregon. The RN will be accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care in an acute patient setting. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in an assigned area. Develops, implements, and coordinates a plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience. Hours will be: 24 hours one week and 36 hours the next week. Job Description: *****$20K SIGN ON BONUS AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE ***** What's it like to work and live in Crescent City? Click HERE to check it out! EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: RN-Registered Nurse for the state where care is provided BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support: TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years of recent relevant experience. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology. Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations. Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people. Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize patient care, assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet time sensitive activities. Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook). Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 12 Days of the Week: Variable Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends Benefits: Yes Unions: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 36 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $53.90 to $82.51 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Skills for this role

Direct patient carePatient/family educationCare coordinationCare plan implementationAssessmentAcute careMedical-surgicalPatient safetyCollaboration with healthcare professionalsTransitions of care

Certifications

BLSACLS

Requirements

  • RN License
  • Acute care
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Patient treatment planning
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals
  • Direct patient care
  • Care plan evaluation
  • Nursing
  • Anatomy knowledge

About the employer

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Sutter Health
Health system employer

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system headquartered in Sacramento, California, with a network of hospitals and physician organizations spanning Northern California. Founded in 1921, the system employs approximately 68,000 people across roughly 29 offices and operates facilities such as…

3.6 Google rating
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What reviewers appreciate

  • Recent national recognitions: Forbes' America's Best Large Employers 2026 and Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2025
  • Pay and benefits rated highest among sub-categories on Indeed at 3.9 out of 5
  • Employees report a clear sense of purpose and feeling of personal appreciation

What reviewers flag

  • Management rated lowest sub-category on Indeed at 3.3 out of 5
  • Job security and advancement rated below average at 3.4 out of 5
  • Work-life balance rated 3.7 out of 5, suggesting room for improvement
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Living in Crescent City, CA

Crescent City sits on California's far north coast near the Oregon border, offering nurses a rugged, small-town lifestyle framed by redwood forests and the Pacific Ocean. It's a quiet outpost for those drawn to coastal living, with Redwood National and State Parks nearby.

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State price level · California
110.7
11% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,192/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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

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  • Can you walk me through the base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for holiday and call?
  • 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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