RN Surgery SW

Dignity Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 62,749 - 108,885; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health in Bakersfield is searching for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join their esteemed healthcare team. In this role, you will provide exceptional patient care, utilizing your expertise to assess needs and implement care plans while collaborating within a dynamic team environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Registered Nurse (RN) license in California, along with certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). This position offers a competitive salary range of $45.55 - $79.04 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in an operating room or surgical environment.
• Possession of a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients.
• Make critical assessments and perform skilled procedures.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team for optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

One year of operating room/surgical experience

Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

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.

Responsibilities

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 will collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Required

• One (1) year of operating room/surgical experience.
• If operational conditions permit, training a candidate without the required experience may be considered.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing with the CA board.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).

Where You'll Work

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center, and retail store, and many others.

Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194‑bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78‑bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910. Learn more here at https://www.dignityhealth.org/central-california/locations/mercy-bakersfield.

Pay Range

$45.55 - $79.04 /hour