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RN, Short Stay Surgery

Community Health System logoCommunity Health System$50.09–$69.60/hrAdded 4d agoStill open, checked every night

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California

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How this pay compares

This posting states $50.09–$69.60 an hour. Open registered nurse jobs in California post a median of $68.19 an hour, the middle half $60.38–$76.88, across 2,514 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Registered nurses employed in California earn a median of $67.44 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Workplace injuries

Community Regional Medical Ctr in Fresno reported 119 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 9,811,981 hours worked: 2.4 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.

What California law requires of the employer

  • Minimum nurse-to-patient ratios: General acute care hospitals must keep licensed nurse-to-patient ratios by unit, for example 1:2 in critical care and 1:5 in medical-surgical units. Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 70217(a) (source: Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 70217(a))

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Registered nurse and LPN jobs in our research

  • How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 81.0%
  • Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.45x · Clicks 134
  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 54.7% · Stating an hourly rate 33.9%

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About the job

Overview

Opportunities for you!

  • Comprehensive relocation package and concierge service
  • Progressive sign-on incentive paid over time for eligible candidates
  • Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek
  • Time and a half after 8 hrs + weekend and night differential (call pay for procedural areas)
  • RN Advancement Pathway for growth, built for nurses, by nurses
  • Free Continuing Education and certification including BLS, ACLS and PALS
  • Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships
  • Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority
  • Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions
  • Great food options with on-demand ordering
  • Free parking and electric charging

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community.

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page.

Responsibilities

The Surgical and Procedural (S&P) Services - Clinical Nurse (CN) delivers patient care within the surgical and procedural areas through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs with the highest professional standard while promoting nursing excellence through continued education and research, based on the Title 22 and Title 16, the ANA Scope & Standards of Practice, the Code of Ethics.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
  • Consistent demonstration of competent clinical nursing practice proficiency required
  • 2 years of RN experience on a Med Surg, Tele, Procedural or Critical Care unit highly preferred

Licenses and Certifications

  • RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California required
  • BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required

Disclaimers

  • Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

From Community Health System's job posting for Fresno, CA, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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