217 Medical Surgical jobs in Whittier

Responsibilities

As a Medical Surgical Nurse at California Hospital you'll excel in your nursing career by providing care to patients admitted to our unit. Most of your patients are funneled in from other units providing you with the opportunity to build on your education and experience in specialized service lines such as cardiac telemetry orthopedics neurology critical care surgical services and emergency.

Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others - with a patient-first mindset. Keen assessment skills critical thinking and a sense of urgency support your career advancement and you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment where you will rarely experience the same day twice.

While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry we'll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision FSA matching retirement plans paid vacation adoption assistance and more.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to 4-6 patients per shift

• Administer medications change dressings monitor vital signs and chart with timely documentation

• Collaborate with a variety of other healthcare professionals such as social work care coordination phys?ical therapy occupational therapy lab respiratory therapy and imaging

Qualifications

• A Medical Surgical Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the State of California.

• BLS required for all areas.

• 1 year acute care experience

• LA City Fire Safety (within 90 days from date of hire)

• Licensed California Registered NurseThis position represented by CNA.

Overview

Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center, the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health, obstetrics and pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit here ( for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California (

Pay Range

$56.99 - $76.01 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Compensation: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Who we are?

Optimum Staffing is affiliated with Precision Scans who has been providing services from last 5 years. We provide allied health services nationwide.

Optimum Staffing, is staffing registry that provides staffing solutions & temporary coverage through supreme optimum quality professionals/technologist for allied health.

We are one of Southern California's most respected temperory staffing company and our nine core values: Perfection, Availability, Reliability, Compassion, Dignity, Excellence, Appreciation, and Integrity are the guiding principles for everything we do.

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

The Resource Nurse is a vital part of the healthcare team, dedicated to maintaining continuous and high-quality patient care by providing scheduled breaks and relief coverage for staff nurses. This role ensures that patient care is uninterrupted and that nursing staff can take necessary breaks, maintaining their well-being and productivity. The Resource Nurse will step in to cover various assignments, adapting quickly to different patient care needs and environments. This position requires flexibility, strong clinical skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and patient populations.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Provide relief coverage for meal and rest periods for staff assigned to care for patients.
• Ensure seamless continuation of patient care during nurse breaks and absences.
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, administer medications, and perform necessary treatments
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records during relief coverage.
• Understand and apply the City of Hope Code of Conduct, Code of Organizational Ethics, policies, procedures, performance and quality improvement objectives
• Hours: 8pm - 4:30am (Nights, Part Time) 24 hours a week
• Support nursing staff by addressing immediate patient care needs and resolving any issues that arise during coverage.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• 3+ years experience
• Current CA RN License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.

Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center, the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health, obstetrics and pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit here for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

As a Medical Surgical Nurse at California Hospital you’ll excel in your nursing career by providing care to patients admitted to our unit. Most of your patients are funneled in from other units providing you with the opportunity to build on your education and experience in specialized service lines such as cardiac telemetry orthopedics neurology critical care surgical services and emergency.

Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others - with a patient-first mindset. Keen assessment skills critical thinking and a sense of urgency support your career advancement and you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment where you will rarely experience the same day twice. 

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision FSA matching retirement plans paid vacation adoption assistance and more.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to 4-6 patients per shift 
• Administer medications change dressings monitor vital signs and chart with timely documentation 
• Collaborate with a variety of other healthcare professionals such as social work care coordination physical therapy occupational therapy lab respiratory therapy and imaging

• • 2 years experience as a RN
  • BLS required for all areas. 
  • LA City Fire Safety (within 90 days from date of hire)
  • Licensed California Registered Nurse

  This position represented by CNA.

Job Summary

As a Clinical Educator, you will be responsible for designing and delivering educational programs and initiatives that enhance the skills, knowledge, and performance of our healthcare staff. You will collaborate with various departments to identify learning needs, develop curriculum, and facilitate training sessions. By assessing the educational needs of our healthcare professionals, you will ensure that they have the skills and knowledge necessary to provide exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement educational programs and initiatives for healthcare professionals
• Collaborate with different departments to identify learning needs and design appropriate training materials
• Deliver engaging and interactive training sessions using a variety of teaching methods
• Assess the effectiveness of training programs and make necessary improvements
• Provide one-on-one coaching and feedback to healthcare professionals to improve performance
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and best practices in healthcare education and training
• Collaborate with other Clinical Educators to share best practices and enhance training programs 

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a specialty area of practice within an acute care setting.

Skills

• Proven track record in designing and delivering effective educational programs
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong clinical knowledge and understanding of healthcare practices and regulations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a diverse team
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Education, or a related field.
• Preferably a Master’s Degree in Nursing, Education, or a related field.

Licensures/Certification

• Current registered nurse licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and AHA PALS as appropriate for specialty; ANCC certification in the specialty area is preferred.
• Must obtain LA City Fire Card certification within the first 30 days of employment. 

Salary Range:  $57.24 - $75.01 per hour

Job Details

MS RN's care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN's work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.

Education/Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education
• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education
• You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN.
• RN's can only work with an active state license.
• ACLS occasionally required

• Excellent Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits (for those determined to have worked full-time after a 12 month ACA eligibility period)
• Supplemental Benefits: Dental, Vision, Medical Indemnity, Life Insurance with optional Critical Illness and Short Term Disability.
• 401k
• FREE Online CEU's to all Active Staff'

Job Details

MS RN's care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN's work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.

Education/Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education
• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education
• You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN.
• RN's can only work with an active state license.
• ACLS occasionally required

• Excellent Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits (for those determined to have worked full-time after a 12 month ACA eligibility period)
• Supplemental Benefits: Dental, Vision, Medical Indemnity, Life Insurance with optional Critical Illness and Short Term Disability.
• 401k
• FREE Online CEU's to all Active Staff'

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

The Resource Nurse is a vital part of the healthcare team, dedicated to maintaining continuous and high-quality patient care by providing scheduled breaks and relief coverage for staff nurses. This role ensures that patient care is uninterrupted and that nursing staff can take necessary breaks, maintaining their well-being and productivity. The Resource Nurse will step in to cover various assignments, adapting quickly to different patient care needs and environments. This position requires flexibility, strong clinical skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and patient populations.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Provide relief coverage for meal and rest periods for staff assigned to care for patients.
• Ensure seamless continuation of patient care during nurse breaks and absences.
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, administer medications, and perform necessary treatments
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records during relief coverage.
• Understand and apply the City of Hope Code of Conduct, Code of Organizational Ethics, policies, procedures, performance and quality improvement objectives
• Part time nights - 8hours / 32 hours weekly
• Support nursing staff by addressing immediate patient care needs and resolving any issues that arise during coverage.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• 3+ years experience
• Current CA RN License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.

To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.