RN, Med/Surg (Per Diem, Variable Shift)

Adventist Health; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 68,880 - 101,942; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Tehachachi Valley is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide coordinated patient care during the night shift. The role requires applying the nursing process, supervising nursing staff, and coordinating with other disciplines to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Requirements include RN licensure in the state of practice, CPR/BLS certifications, and preferred BSN with acute care experience. This position supports discharge planning and continuous patient education.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state of practice is required.
• BSN degree preferred.
• Acute care facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect data and develop a plan to meet patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with the care team to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in discharge planning to ensure continuity.
• Delegate tasks and supervise nursing staff as assigned.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Clinical decision making

Communication

Education

RN licensure in state of practice

BSN preferred

Tools

CPR certification

BLS certification

AHA-ACLS

Job description

Job Description

Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley has been providing high-quality healthcare services since 1934. We are comprised of a 25-bed hospital, wide range of outpatient services, emergency department, rural health clinics and medical offices. Tehachapi is located just north of Southern California's highly populated areas, with a mountain locale known for its outdoor living. Residents enjoy the scenic beauty, extreme sports and wildlife. Tehachapi is a nice balance of a small-town community within an epicenter of shopping, retail, arts and culture.

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

Department Specific License/Certifications

• AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS: 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.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 69592

Job Category : RN

Posting Date : 2026-07-30T01:59:08+00:00

Job Schedule : Full time

Job Shift : Night Shift

Locations :

Tehachapi, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Per Diem

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $49.60 to $73.64. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Med/Surg

Shift Length : 12 Hours