183 nursing jobs in Loma Linda, CA

Nurses taking a job at Loma Linda University Medical Center are steered first to buy in Loma Linda itself or neighboring Redlands, which Inland Empire Reddit commenters rank as the best nearby house-hunting cities, ahead of Rancho Cucamonga, Eastvale, Rialto, and Moreno Valley. The city covers only about nine square miles and is not described as a patchwork of named internal districts; stock is apartment communities, condos, and single-family rentals with Interstate 10 and the 215 close.

About 67 percent of residents rent, so many also look at Grand Terrace apartments a few minutes away, or at Colton and Redlands for more housing, dining, and errands. It functions as a compact campus-and-suburb town rather than a set of branded neighborhoods.

Buying is costly versus the U.S.: U.S. News puts the 2025 median home value at $562,495 against a national average of $359,870, and a 2026 Homes.com guide cites a median home price around $600,000. Renting dominates—about 67 percent of residents—and Apartments.com’s September 2026 averages are $875 for a studio, $1,480 for a one-bedroom (about 671 square feet), $2,080 for two bedrooms, and $2,594 for three, with house rentals averaging $3,231; rents were up 2.6 percent year over year. U.S. News lists median rent at $1,732. Typical stock is apartment communities, condos, and single-family rentals; Reddit buyers prioritize Loma Linda and Redlands, while Grand Terrace is mentioned for apartments.

U.S. News reports an average commute of about 16.98 minutes, and people who work at the medical center or university typically have even shorter, less congested drives than the wider Inland Empire. Interstate 10 borders the city and the 215 is close, which is how most hospital staff get around; walkability is scored 60/100, drivability 80/100, and public transit only 30/100, so a car is the default.

San Bernardino International Airport is about 5 miles north and Ontario International Airport about 20 miles west. These sources do not describe hospital parking lots or campus shuttles.

In town, Adventist plant-based culture supports many vegetarian restaurants; Apartments.com names Masala Indo-Pak Cuisine, and grocery staples are Loma Linda Market and Stater Brothers Markets. Redlands, minutes away, is where locals go for patio restaurants, longtime classic eateries, and breweries, plus fall Oktoberfest food and beer.

One Facebook recommendation for the Loma Linda/Redlands/Colton area is Castaways Restaurant at 670 Kendall Drive in San Bernardino. Named late-night spots next to the medical campus do not appear in these sources.

Hulda Crooks Park is the named in-town trail hub, with walking paths between homes, mountain biking in Loma Linda’s hills, and views of the San Bernardino Mountains. City parks listed for visitors include Loma Linda Large Dog Park, Elmer Digneo Park, and Leonard Bailey Park.

A short drive reaches Box Springs Mountain Peak and the 3,400-acre Box Springs Mountain Reserve overlooking Riverside and Moreno Valley. Sources frame outdoor life as hiking, biking, and park time rather than lakes or rivers inside city limits.

Seventh-day Adventists have shaped the city since 1905; more than 9,000 residents are active members, and Loma Linda University’s health-science campus adds a student and research layer, plus community health and nutrition events. Liquor stores are not allowed, so bars and nightlife are in Redlands, Colton, or San Bernardino.

Redlands’ Oktoberfest brings German food, beer, live music, and family activities, and local brewery culture is a regional outlet. In-city arts venues, pro teams, and a dense Loma Linda festival calendar are not documented here; Eventbrite results for a Loma Linda weekend search were mostly in other cities.

A local moving video describes Loma Linda weather as extreme at times—hot in summer, cold in winter, with little in between—rather than mild coastal seasons. The city is prone to fires, floods, and earthquakes, and the local government maintains a preparedness plan.

U.S. News does not publish month-by-month temperature normals in the excerpted living guide. Newcomers should plan for Inland Empire heat, fire season, and shake-and-flood awareness.

Redlands Unified School District serves most of Loma Linda and earned an A from Niche. Public Bryn Mawr Elementary (K–5, about 622 students) is listed at 6/10 on GreatSchools, and private Loma Linda Academy offers a structured path from early childhood through high school.

Homes.com and mover videos describe lower violent and property crime than California and national averages and a family-friendly suburban feel. Roughly 18 percent of residents are under 20 and 24 percent over 65, so the city mixes young hospital workers with retirees.

Community voices call Loma Linda an excellent small town and America’s Blue Zone, with one of the highest U.S. life expectancies, a health-and-fitness identity, notable diversity, and violent and property crime below California and national averages. Reddit residents like the quiet and accept that the city does not allow liquor stores, so nightlife means driving to another city.

Mover videos warn it can feel boring if you are not into wellness, that the non-healthcare job market is small, and that weather can be harsh. People who stay cite the hospital, schools, and mountain scenery more than restaurants or bars.