Registered Nurse (RN)

This position is Sign-On Bonus eligible.

1 WC accepts all medical-surgical patients and specializes in Orthopedic, Orthopedic Trauma, Spine, and Gynecological patients. This is a fast-paced, primarily surgical unit with a focus on patient and staff satisfaction through teamwork, shared governance, and a commitment to quality. We are a Total Joint Center of Excellence, accredited through the Joint Commission since 2011. 

The patient population of the Orthopedic/Medical-Surgical Unit is varied and diverse, ranging in age from 18 and older.

The most common diagnoses for patients on 1 WC are: total joint replacements (hip and knee), extremity fractures/surgeries, back injuries/surgeries, hysterectomies and other gynecologic surgeries. We also take care of a variety of other medical diagnoses as needed.

• Current California RN license. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).
• CMSRN and/or Orthopedic Certification are preferred.
• Acute care experience within the last two years. Training and experience in area of expertise. 

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.
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