Surgery - Registered Nurse in Ridgecrest, California at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital

Job Summary

• Occupation: Registered Nurse

• Specialty: Surgery / Perioperative Care

• Salary: $50.00–$81.52

• Working Hours: Full or Part Time

• Shifts: Day

• On-Call: Yes

• Degree Required: Degree in Nursing, bachelor’s preferred

• Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

• Work Environment: Hospital Clinic

• Location: 93555, Ridgecrest, California, United States

• Visa Sponsorship: No

Job Description

We’re looking for compassionate Registered Nurses who are dedicated to providing thoughtful, respectful care to individuals and their families. In this role, you’ll offer attentive monitoring, carry out care plans with sensitivity, assist surgeons during procedures, and provide critical support before and after surgery. You’ll also play a vital role in preparing operating rooms and coordinating with the surgical team.

As a Surgery RN in the Operating Room, you’ll play a pivotal role in surgical care—before, during, and after procedures. Working in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, you’ll support surgeons and the surgical team in delivering accurate, high-quality care. This position includes Nurse Circulator duties, where you’ll coordinate surgical care from start to finish, advocating for the patient, preparing and verifying instruments, and ensuring effective communication across the surgical team. Your ability to stay focused, anticipate needs, and remain calm under pressure will be essential to every patient’s successful outcome.

Patient Care & Treatment

Offer holistic and patient-centered nursing care, focusing on the unique needs of individuals and their families with a positive and respectful approach that aligns with the hospital's values. Emphasize support, clear education, and collaborative decision-making to foster a positive care experience.

Collaborative Teamwork

This role involves working closely with our team to deliver patient-focused services and contribute to the overall well-being of our patients while contributing to a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure to practice in California

• A minimum of 1 year of acute care experience, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

• BLS certification required and maintained thereafter

• ACLS certification required within 1 year of employment and maintained thereafter

• PALS certification required within 1 year of employment and maintained thereafter

• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English

• Must be able to put into practice Service Excellence skills with patients, families, and co-workers

• Ability to provide leadership in a positive direction consistent with hospital policies and goals

Benefits You'll Enjoy

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 403B with Employer Match

• Life Insurance

• Flex Spending – Health Care & Dependent Care

• Employee Assistance Program

• Gym Membership Reimbursement

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Sick and Vacation Time

• Sign-on Bonus

• Relocation Assistance

Welcome To RRH

Established for over 60 years, RRH is a non-profit, DNV-accredited, full-service hospital and integrated healthcare system serving our region across a 38-acre campus. RRH includes a 25-bed acute care hospital, a 125-bed skilled nursing facility, and a comprehensive network of services supported by more than 860 employees.

Our organization operates five primary care clinics and other multi-specialty clinics, an ambulatory surgery center, ambulance services, and full-service imaging and laboratory capabilities—allowing RRH to deliver coordinated, high-quality care across the continuum. RRH received the American Medical Association’s Joy in Medicine Award in both 2023 and 2025, recognizing its commitment to healthcare worker well-being. RRH also maintains an established physician well-being program.

Our mission is to be the partner of choice for the healthcare needs of our community. Our purpose is to care for our community’s health and the well-being of those who care for them.
About Ridgecrest

Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 38,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. Affordable and safe, it’s been voted as the best place to live in Kern County by Niche. Home of the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, it is near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, outdoor activities, and sunshine.

Our hospital is close to Mammoth Ski Area, Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest, and Death Valley. Learn more About Ridgecrest and the Outdoor Activities around it.