Nurse Aide - Med/Surg
Open in 1 location
Salinas Valley Health posts this job as separate openings, each with its own application: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between them.
California
2 open- $28.90–$35.12/hr
Salinas, CA (opens on this page)
Part time · Posted 2d ago
- $28.90–$35.12/hr
Salinas, CA (opens on this page)
Part time · Posted 2d ago
How this pay compares
This posting states $28.90–$35.12 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in California post a median of $23.74 an hour, the middle half $21.29–$27.81, across 572 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in California earn a median of $22.90 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).
Certified nursing assistants in California: pay by town and employer
Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a union bargains for workers at Salinas Valley Health here: National Union of Healthcare Workers at Salinas, CA (1,017 workers, contract up for renewal 31 Jul 2026). The union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in it. Healthcare union contracts.
Medicare rating of Salinas Valley Health Medical Center
Medicare gives Salinas Valley Health Medical Center 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; California's hospitals average 3.1). 81% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 35% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · California hospitals by rating.
What this hospital paid
By Salinas Valley Health Medical Center's report to Medicare, its nursing aide hours averaged $37.35 an hour in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits, against $27.98 an hour across California's hospitals. An average over every such hour, not this job's pay: the posting states its own. What California hospitals pay nurses.
What California requires of a certified nursing assistant
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) on the California Nurse Assistant Registry, from the California Department of Public Health, Licensing and Certification Program.
- Training: at least 160 hours, 100 of them supervised clinical practice.
- Staying active: Certificate must be renewed through CDPH (online renewal application with continuing education and employment verification).
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About the job
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Department
3M Med Surg
Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The Nursing Aide performs basic patient care activities according to age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient. May be required to work on other nursing units as assigned. Assists with delivery of patient care by providing patient transportation as appropriate. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned.
- Performs basic patient care activities according to the age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient.
- Observes patients and reports any change in conditions to registered nurse .
- Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
- Answers call lights and responds appropriately.
- Straightens patients' rooms, changes linens, performs routine department tasks.
- Transports patients as appropriate.
- Provides care for patients during transportation.
- Order supplies as needed for patients and replenishes stock.
- Utilizes positive communication skills to affect conflict resolution and teamwork.
- Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
- Contributes to cost-effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment and supplies.
- Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.
- Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in Hospital or department activities.
- Actively participates in achieving departmental goals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education: Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED. Job requires ability to read, write and speak English. Completion of Nurse Aide Certification course or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licensure: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) required. State certification for staff hired after June 1998. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.
Experience: One year acute care experience preferred.
Pay Range: The hourly rate for this position is $28.90 - $35.12. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.
Shift Differentials:
Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $2.00
Hourly Night Shift Differential: $4.00
Job Specifications
- Union: NUHW
- Work Shift: Night Shift
- FTE: 0.8
- Scheduled Hours: 32
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
From Salinas Valley Health's job posting for Salinas, CA, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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