Nursing Intern

Community Memorial Health System; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Shift Differentials

In-House Registry Rates

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF

Recognition programs

Employee service recognition events

Discounts

National Hospital Week

National Nurses Week

Job summary

Community Memorial Health System is seeking a Nurse Intern in Ventura, CA. The role supports patient-centered care under RN supervision and helps with daily living activities while progressing through nursing school.

The position is time-limited, with a clear pathway from nursing student to potential full-time opportunities after graduation, and requires enrollment in an accredited nursing program with required prerequisites.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited nursing school (ACEN/CCNE accredited).
• Completed first semester of medical-surgical rotation from ADN or BSN program.
• Maintains a GPA of 3.0.
• Letter of recommendation from nursing school faculty.
• Sign-off on Student Nurse Skills Checklist after selection.
• Demonstrates good verbal, written, and computer communication skills.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care under RN supervision.
• Assist nursing team with activities of daily living and delegated patient care tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe patient care environment.
• As education progresses, perform higher-level procedures with appropriate validation and within scope.
• End date tied to nursing program completion; transition opportunities may exist.

Skills

BLS certification

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

ACEN/CCNE-accredited nursing school

First semester of medical-surgical rotation (ADN/BSN)

GPA 3.0

Job description

Compensation

Salary Range: $28.00 - $28.00 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.

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Pay for PRN positions is calculated differently than Full-Time, Regular Part-Time, and Part-Time positions. PRN Rates depend on the position and other factors, including years of experience, or shift commitment according to the department policy. PRN differential is added in certain positions.

Responsibilities

Departments: ICU, Tele, Med/Onc, ED & Post Surgical

Position Overview:

The Nurse Intern delivers high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Nurse Intern assists the nursing team in providing care consistent with their education, training, demonstrated competencies, validated skills, and the needs of the department. The Nurse Intern also assists the patient care team in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe patient care environment.

As the Nurse Intern progresses through their nursing program, responsibilities and permitted skills may advance based on academic progression, demonstrated competency, and successful skill validation. The Nurse Intern may perform additional or higher-level patient care procedures when appropriate to their level of nursing education and training, in accordance with their nursing program's approved skills, CMH policies and procedures, department-specific requirements, and documented competency validation. All care is performed under appropriate RN supervision and within the established scope of the Nurse Intern role.

The Nurse Intern must be currently enrolled and in good standing in an approved accredited school of nursing and have successfully completed at least the first semester of a clinical rotation or equivalent required clinical coursework. The Nurse Intern position is intended for actively enrolled nursing students and is time-limited through completion of the nursing program. Upon graduation, the Nurse Intern is no longer eligible to remain employed in the Nurse Intern classification and may be considered for transition to another eligible position in accordance with organizational requirements and available opportunities. Participation in the Nurse Intern Program does not guarantee selection into an RN Residency Program or a future RN position.

Qualifications

Required:

• Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited nursing school. The school must be accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• Completed the first semester of a medical-surgical rotation (Fundamentals of Nursing), from an accredited ADN or BSN program
• Maintains a GPA of 3.0
• Letter of recommendation from nursing school faculty
• Signed Student Nurse Skills Checklist from the school
  • The Skills Checklist will be provided to you after you have been selected to participate in the program
• Demonstrates good verbal, written, and computer communication skills
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Please Note: December 2026 Nursing Graduates are not eligible to apply.

If you are expected to graduate December 2026, please apply instead to our Nursing Residency Program, which opens October 26-November 16,2026.

Start Date: 01/04/2027

End Date: This is a temporary position, with an anticipated end date corresponding to the intern's completion of their nursing program. Employment may also end if the intern withdraws from, discontinues, or is dismissed from the nursing program, or otherwise fails to maintain enrollment and satisfactory academic standing. Continued employment following graduation is not guaranteed and is subject to available positions and applicable qualifications.

Overview

Nationally Recognized. Community Focused.

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 Hospital - Ventura has been awarded a prestigious five-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)! This achievement represents thousands of people going the extra mile every day for our patients, and we are the ONLY hospital in Ventura County to earn this distinction!

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