RN, Surgery (Per Diem, Variable Shift)

Adventist Health; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Adventist Health Hanford seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver coordinated nursing care in a 173-bed hospital and clinics in Kings County, CA. The role involves supervision of nursing staff, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.

The ideal candidate holds CA RN licensure, CPR/BLS, and is prepared to meet facility and departmental certifications (PALS/ACLS). Per diem schedule, 8-hour shifts, on-site at Hanford, CA.

Qualifications

• Education and Work Experience: BSN preferred; Acute care facility experience preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: RN licensure required; CPR/BLS certification required.
• Facility/Department Certifications: BLS certification required.
• Department Certifications: AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS required; AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS required.

Responsibilities

• Collects relevant data; analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis and care issues; develops and implements a care plan.
• Collaborates with patient, family and healthcare providers to deliver safe, humane care; provides health information and education.
• Participates in discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
• Delegates and coordinates duties of healthcare team members.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Team leadership

Patient care planning

Education

BSN

Job description

Job Description

Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.

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-PALS or ARC-PALS: Required
• 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: 70691

Job Category: RN

Posting Date: 2026-08-14T23:50:02+00:00

Locations: Hanford, 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.

Hiring Department: Surgery

Shift Length: 8 Hours