RN Surgery

CommonSpirit Health; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, CA is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high-quality care. The role emphasizes assessment, timely procedures, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes.

Qualified candidates will have CA RN licensure, 3+ years in OR circulation, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications. The hospital highlights its Level II Trauma Center, NICU capabilities, and recognition for excellence

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in California.
• Minimum of three years of Circulator experience in OR or three years in OR for Trauma Center.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform priority procedures for assigned patients safely within scope.
• Assess age-specific data and involve patient/family in care decisions.
• Document initial and ongoing assessments, interventions and outcomes.
• Identify unsafe practices and report promptly.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Education

RN license in California

ACLS certification

PALS certification

BLS CPR certification

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 thrive in this vital 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.

• Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform tasks, skills, duties, procedures and responsibilities according to Medical Center Policy and Procedure. Including, but not limited to:
• Demonstrates ability to assess/interpret age-specific data.
• Encourages involvement of patient/family/significant other in decision making related to plan of care: 1. identifies patient/caregiver teaching needs 2. identifies patient safety issues 3. Identifies patient comfort / pain issues
• Performs the priority procedures for the assigned patients or areas safely - without causing harm legally - within the scope of practice and SMMC policy and in a manner perceived as satisfying by the patient and family.
• Identifies actual and potentially unsafe care practices, initiates actions as appropriate to prevent or correct and reports in a timely manner.
• Documents in accordance with SMMC policy and procedure in a timely manner the following information: 1. initial and subsequent assessment and data including a cardiac assessment 2. interventions 3. patient response and outcome 4. unusual occurrences
• Job Requirements*Required
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurseor a current interim permit in the State ofCalifornia, upon hire and
• Minimum of three years recent experiencein Circulator Role in OR or minimum 3years in an OR for a designated TraumaCenter., upon hire
• Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire and
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, upon hire and

Preferred

• Certified Nurse Operating Room, upon hire

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1923, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, and orthopedics. Additionally, St. Mary 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 received a Healthgrades 5-Star Award for Heart Failure in 2026.

One Community. One Mission. One California

*Pay Range*

$58.70 - $73.30 /hour