RN Medical Surgical

CommonSpirit Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high-quality care and actively participate in an interdisciplinary team. You will perform assessments, procedures, and patient care planning to support recovery and outcomes.

The role requires acute care experience, CA RN licensure, BLS/ACLS, and timely Fire Safety certification. The position is hospital-based and staffed under CNA terms.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of current acute care RN experience.
• Current and active California RN license.
• AHA BLS and ACLS certification.
• Fire Safety certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to established hospital policies and procedures.
• Coordinates patient care by planning and evaluating care.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Demonstrates nursing judgement and uses the nursing process.
• Provides guidance to interdisciplinary team members.
• Provides leadership by prioritising and coordinating care.

Skills

Acute care nursing experience

Nursing assessment

Critical thinking

Patient-centered care

Tools

Cerner EHR

MediTech

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.

Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

• Adheres to established Hospital/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Assessment and Improvement Program, legal, safety, environmental, infection control standards, Nurse Practices Act and Patient's Bill of Rights.
• Applies clinical knowledge and expertise for coordinating patient care by regularly planning and evaluating the care of patients.
• Establishes and maintains professional and collaborative relationships with other staff members, physicians, patients, patient family members, and the public as appropriate, while assuring confidentiality of all patient information.
• Demonstrates effective nursing judgement and a working knowledge of the nursing process.
• Provides guidance to interdisciplinary team members by supervising nursing interventions and assisting with related tasks.
• Provides leadership by establishing priorities and coordinating nursing care.

We are not currently accepting new graduate or new to speciality applications. The most current information for new graduate(<12 months experience as an RN)and fellowship programs(>12 months experience as an RN)can be found at National Nurse Residency Program.

This position is represented by CNA and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Job Requirements

Required

• Minimum one (1) year current acute care registered nursing experience in specialty area
• Current and Active Registered Nurse: CA
• AHA Basic Life Support / Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Fire Safety, within 90 Days

Preferred

• Experience with EHR (Cerner, MediTech, etc)
• Progressive Care Certified Nurse, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care and women’s health. It is the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.

Additionally, Northridge Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and has been recognized as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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