Registered Nurse Med Surg Jobs in California
Registered Nurse Med Surg jobs in California are among the most actively hired positions in the state's healthcare market, with demand across acute-care hospitals, safety-net facilities, and large integrated health systems at every level from new graduate to charge nurse. The biggest hiring concentrations are in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento, where major systems like Dignity Health, Kaiser Permanente, and UCLA Health maintain large inpatient units. Post-surgical recovery, orthopedics, and cardiac step-down are the specialties seeing the most consistent openings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Overview
Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!
At Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary
Job Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Days
Holiday Rotation: A
Department: Med Surg
Reporting to the Patient Care Services Director/Shift Manager of the assigned area, the Critical Care Technician performs duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN)/Charge Nurse and is responsible for providing high quality individualized basic care activities within the Critical Care Technician scope of practice.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
High School Diploma preferred.
Minimum Experience/Skills:
Minimum one year of experience in similar department preferred, knowledge of medical terminology, basic computer knowledge. Previous patient care experience preferred. Must pass DMC Cardiac Dysrhythmia Exam with minimum score of 85%, and pass annual ECG competency.
License/Certificates/Credentials:
Current BLS certification, basic dysrhythmia course and certificate of passing required,12 lead EKG interpretation course and certificate of passing required, must pass the DMC Cardiac Dysrhythmia Exam with minimum score of 85%, and pass annual DMC ECG competency. Paramedic, EMT, Military Corpsman, non-USA physician or nurse not credentialed in USA, Certified Nurses Aide, or Student Nurse who has successfully completed the second semester in an accredited school of nursing preferred.
Organization Description
Doctors Medical Center (DMC), part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno, and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 394-bed general acute care and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity. DMC is known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care. Doctors Medical Center offers a wide range of services including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma services, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, women and childrens services, medical/surgical, behavioral health, oncology and critical/intensive care. Join our team!
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Minimum Education:
High School Diploma preferred.
Minimum Experience/Skills:
Minimum one year of experience in similar department preferred, knowledge of medical terminology, basic computer knowledge. Previous patient care experience preferred. Must pass DMC Cardiac Dysrhythmia Exam with minimum score of 85%, and pass annual ECG competency.
License/Certificates/Credentials:
Current BLS certification, basic dysrhythmia course and certificate of passing required,12 lead EKG interpretation course and certificate of passing required, must pass the DMC Cardiac Dysrhythmia Exam with minimum score of 85%, and pass annual DMC ECG competency. Paramedic, EMT, Military Corpsman, non-USA physician or nurse not credentialed in USA, Certified Nurses Aide, or Student Nurse who has successfully completed the second semester in an accredited school of nursing preferred.
Overview
Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!
At Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary
Job Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Days
Holiday Rotation: A
Department: Med Surg
Reporting to the Patient Care Services Director/Shift Manager of the assigned area, the Critical Care Technician performs duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN)/Charge Nurse and is responsible for providing high quality individualized basic care activities within the Critical Care Technician scope of practice.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
High School Diploma preferred.
Minimum Experience/Skills:
Minimum one year of experience in similar department preferred, knowledge of medical terminology, basic computer knowledge. Previous patient care experience preferred. Must pass DMC Cardiac Dysrhythmia Exam with minimum score of 85%, and pass annual ECG competency.
License/Certificates/Credentials:
Current BLS certification, basic dysrhythmia course and certificate of passing required,12 lead EKG interpretation course and certificate of passing required, must pass the DMC Cardiac Dysrhythmia Exam with minimum score of 85%, and pass annual DMC ECG competency. Paramedic, EMT, Military Corpsman, non-USA physician or nurse not credentialed in USA, Certified Nurses Aide, or Student Nurse who has successfully completed the second semester in an accredited school of nursing preferred.
Organization Description
Doctors Medical Center (DMC), part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno, and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 394-bed general acute care and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity. DMC is known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care. Doctors Medical Center offers a wide range of services including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma services, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, women and childrens services, medical/surgical, behavioral health, oncology and critical/intensive care. Join our team!
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Minimum Education:
High School Diploma preferred.
Minimum Experience/Skills:
Minimum one year of experience in similar department preferred, knowledge of medical terminology, basic computer knowledge. Previous patient care experience preferred. Must pass DMC Cardiac Dysrhythmia Exam with minimum score of 85%, and pass annual ECG competency.
License/Certificates/Credentials:
Current BLS certification, basic dysrhythmia course and certificate of passing required,12 lead EKG interpretation course and certificate of passing required, must pass the DMC Cardiac Dysrhythmia Exam with minimum score of 85%, and pass annual DMC ECG competency. Paramedic, EMT, Military Corpsman, non-USA physician or nurse not credentialed in USA, Certified Nurses Aide, or Student Nurse who has successfully completed the second semester in an accredited school of nursing preferred.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse med surg jobs across California.
- Active California Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing
- Current BLS certification required by most California hospital employers
- Minimum one year of acute-care med-surg experience preferred for most California openings
- Familiarity with California Title 22 staffing ratio compliance and documentation standards
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems used across California health systems
- ACLS certification required or preferred for many California med-surg floor positions
Registered Nurse Med Surg Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered nurse med surg in California?
You must hold an active California Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing, which requires completing an accredited nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN. Most California hospitals hiring for med-surg floors accept candidates with an Associate Degree in Nursing, though many large systems prefer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Once licensed, med-surg is typically an entry-level acute-care specialization available to new graduates.
How much do registered nurse med surgs make in California?
Registered nurse med surgs in California earn a median of about $140,270 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $101,260 for the lowest 10% to over $213,320 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire registered nurse med surgs in California?
Employers hiring registered nurse med surgs in California right now include Palomar Health, Tenet Healthcare, and Sutter Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's large integrated systems and county-operated hospitals tend to post the most consistent med-surg openings year-round.
Which California cities have the most registered nurse med surg jobs?
Los Angeles, Temecula, and Poway have the most registered nurse med surg openings in California, driven by the density of major acute-care hospitals and health system campuses concentrated in those metros, with smaller markets benefiting from the regional footprint of systems like Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health, which operate facilities well beyond the largest urban centers.
Are there remote registered nurse med surg jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Registered nurse med surg work is fundamentally hands-on and bedside, so fully remote positions represent a very small share of total openings. About 0% of registered nurse med surg openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be care coordination or case management roles that draw on med-surg clinical backgrounds rather than direct floor nursing.
How can I get hired as a registered nurse med surg in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is applying to a new graduate nurse residency program, which most large California health systems run specifically for nurses without acute-care experience. Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and UC Health all operate structured residency and transition-to-practice programs at California facilities. Candidates who secure a California RN license early, complete a med-surg clinical rotation during their nursing program, and hold a current BLS certification are consistently prioritized. Roles such as patient care technician or licensed vocational nurse at a California hospital also provide a common internal stepping stone into a staff RN position.
Where can I find and apply to registered nurse med surg jobs in California?
You can find and apply to registered nurse med surg jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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