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Healthcare Jobs at Short-Term Acute Care Hospitals in Arroyo Grande, CA

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Physical Therapist – Acute
  • Arroyo Grande, California – 93420
  • 8 D,
  • November 13, 2026
  • 13 weeks
$2,097 to $2,161
Weekly Pay*
Located in a beautiful area on the Central Coast in CA. Arroyo Grande is in what’s known as the 5 cities area, which includes Pismo Beach right down the street. Located in a vacation spot for CA locals there are lots of outdoor activities/hiking, wineries and the site is close to San Luis Obispo, a local college town. The weather is consistent in the 60’s – 70’s year round.
Nearby (Within California + 150 miles)
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Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Bakersfield, California – 93311
    Distance from Arroyo Grande: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • October 30, 2026
  • 13 weeks
$2,162 to $2,273
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Case Management- Case Manager
  • Templeton, California – 93465
    Distance from Arroyo Grande: 30 miles
  • 12 D,
  • November 30, 2026
  • 13 weeks
$2,703 to $2,841
Weekly Pay*
Job Summary: Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, and coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Acute care facility experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Department Specific License/Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Healthstream Pediatric Advanced Life Support (HS-PALS) or RQIPALS: Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Healthstream Advanced Cardiac Life Support (HS-ACLS) or RQIACLS: Required Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP): Required Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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Computed Tomography Technologist
  • Santa Maria, California – 93454
    Distance from Arroyo Grande: 23 miles
  • 8 D,
  • November 23, 2026
  • 13 weeks
$2,674 to $2,755
Weekly Pay*
Unit Notes – Unit: Radiology & CT, MRI Tech, Nuc Med Tech, US Tech – What areas do they do imaging: MRI will do MRI, Radiology will do XR and CT, Nuc Med will do nuc med, US will do everything unless peri-natal – Certs/ARRT: Nuc Med techs-do you require certification (CNMT): Radiology will need CA license (CRT) and R-credential, certified CT preferred, fluoro license required and BLS is required – EMR/Equipment: Cerner, DR Pacs, Phillips – Radiology Supervisor: Yes – Weekend Requirement: depends on their need, sometimes they will need someone to work all weekends – Holidays: work in as needed – Hospitalist or Intensivist in house: yes – IV Team: No – RT 24/7: Yes – Pharmacy 24/7: Yes – Shifts: 10 or 12 hr shifts (Rad/CT), 10’s (MRI Tech), 8’s (Nuc Med Tech), 10’s or 8’s (US Tech) – Common types of imaging/studies performed: All XR and CT, All MRI, All Nuc Med Scans, All US (except echo and Legs) perinatal will be only high risk OB
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Templeton, California – 93465
    Distance from Arroyo Grande: 30 miles
  • 8 D, 8 E, 8 N,
  • November 9, 2026
  • 13 weeks
$1,620 to $1,703
Weekly Pay*
Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay. Job Summary: Perform the professional functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. Coordinate, manage, provide and delegate patient care. Responsible for meeting the established Standards of Nursing Practice, and promoting cooperation among the health care team. In addition, the Registered Nurse shall meet personal accountabilities as defined in the Tenet Standards of Conduct, Service, People, Quality, Growth and Cost. Assit under the direction of the primary operating surgeon in the perioperative care of the patients undergoing a surgical experience. The RNFA functions within the policies and guidelines established by the facility and reports directly to Director of Perioperative Services. The RNFA is an expanded role of the registered nurse and is accountable for exemplifying leadership and professionalism in the implementation of the role. This position is represented by CNA. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Graduate of a school of nursing: Required Certification of completion of an approved didactic RNFA course: Required Three years scrub and circulate experience in an acute care facility: Required Annual surgeon review: Required Licenses/Certifications: Current RN license in state of practice: Required Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support): Required Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR): Required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS) certification: Preferred Current Professional Liability insurance: Required Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Healthstream Advanced Cardiac Life Support (HS-ACLS) or RQIACLS: Required Professional Liability Insurance (PLI): Required Essential Functions: Assures patients personal needs are met. Assist in reducing noise level of nursing unit. Participates in the Standards of Conduct. Shows a commitment to co-workers. Works as a team to assure all patients have their needs met. Maintains patient, co-worker, and hospital privacy. Documentation is clear, concise, and legible. Delivers a clear, concise report. Completes all assigned quality monitors as directed by department manager. Follows infection control guidelines. Obtains history/physical assessment according to unit specific nursing protocol for all age groups. Reviews medical history, physical examination, and all available assessment data. Identifies abnormal diagnostic data and reports to appropriate person. Provides information needed to begin discharge planning in a timely manner, and to the appropriate personnel. Recognizes sings and symptoms of cardiac or respiratory distress, or other impending emergencies. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to effectively function in Code Blue and other emergency situations. Accurately administers and charts medications according to hospital policies and procedures using patient?s 6 rights. Implements and /or assists others in implementation and documentation of planned education. Assesses patient?s educational needs. Demonstrates intraoperative competency as an RNFA: manual dexterity, suturing and litigating, providing hemostasis, exposing the surgical site, position, prepping and draping. Assist in the development and education of new staff members. Attends and participates in staff meetings. Completes education, training, and competencies for department specific skills. Successfully adapts to changes in the unit, environment, and work flow. Assures all patient charge items are charged and documented correctly. Utilizes department resources appropriately. Minimizes incidental overtime. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Templeton, California – 93465
    Distance from Arroyo Grande: 30 miles
  • 8 D, 8 E, 8 N,
  • November 9, 2026
  • 13 weeks
$1,620 to $1,703
Weekly Pay*
Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay. Job Summary: Perform the professional functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. Coordinate, manage, provide and delegate patient care. Responsible for meeting the established Standards of Nursing Practice, and promoting cooperation among the health care team. In addition, the Registered Nurse shall meet personal accountabilities as defined in the Tenet Standards of Conduct, Service, People, Quality, Growth and Cost. Assit under the direction of the primary operating surgeon in the perioperative care of the patients undergoing a surgical experience. The RNFA functions within the policies and guidelines established by the facility and reports directly to Director of Perioperative Services. The RNFA is an expanded role of the registered nurse and is accountable for exemplifying leadership and professionalism in the implementation of the role. This position is represented by CNA. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Graduate of a school of nursing: Required Certification of completion of an approved didactic RNFA course: Required Three years scrub and circulate experience in an acute care facility: Required Annual surgeon review: Required Licenses/Certifications: Current RN license in state of practice: Required Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support): Required Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR): Required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS) certification: Preferred Current Professional Liability insurance: Required Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Healthstream Advanced Cardiac Life Support (HS-ACLS) or RQIACLS: Required Professional Liability Insurance (PLI): Required Essential Functions: Assures patients personal needs are met. Assist in reducing noise level of nursing unit. Participates in the Standards of Conduct. Shows a commitment to co-workers. Works as a team to assure all patients have their needs met. Maintains patient, co-worker, and hospital privacy. Documentation is clear, concise, and legible. Delivers a clear, concise report. Completes all assigned quality monitors as directed by department manager. Follows infection control guidelines. Obtains history/physical assessment according to unit specific nursing protocol for all age groups. Reviews medical history, physical examination, and all available assessment data. Identifies abnormal diagnostic data and reports to appropriate person. Provides information needed to begin discharge planning in a timely manner, and to the appropriate personnel. Recognizes sings and symptoms of cardiac or respiratory distress, or other impending emergencies. Demonstrates knowledge and ability to effectively function in Code Blue and other emergency situations. Accurately administers and charts medications according to hospital policies and procedures using patient?s 6 rights. Implements and /or assists others in implementation and documentation of planned education. Assesses patient?s educational needs. Demonstrates intraoperative competency as an RNFA: manual dexterity, suturing and litigating, providing hemostasis, exposing the surgical site, position, prepping and draping. Assist in the development and education of new staff members. Attends and participates in staff meetings. Completes education, training, and competencies for department specific skills. Successfully adapts to changes in the unit, environment, and work flow. Assures all patient charge items are charged and documented correctly. Utilizes department resources appropriately. Minimizes incidental overtime. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Glendale, California – 91204
    Distance from Arroyo Grande: 149 miles
  • 12 D,
  • December 7, 2026
  • 13 weeks
$2,706 to $2,845
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Labor and Delivery unit, based in exciting Glendale is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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About Short-Term Acute Care Hospitals in Arroyo Grande, CA

Healthcare providers and healthcare professionals weighing Short-Term Acute Care Hospital roles in Arroyo Grande, California look at acuity, schedule, and local facility mix when researching the market.

Why Healthcare Providers or healthcare professionals Seek Short-Term Acute Care Hospital Jobs in Arroyo Grande

Short-Term Acute Care Hospital roles appeal for higher-acuity practice, frequent procedural exposure, and multidisciplinary teamwork, which support rapid skill development across nursing, allied health, and advanced practice. Defined shift patterns and inpatient caseloads attract healthcare professionals seeking predictable schedules alongside varied clinical challenges.

Notable Short-Term Acute Care Hospitals in Arroyo Grande

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital serves local acute needs and suits medical-surgical, therapy, and general inpatient roles. French Hospital Medical Center in nearby San Luis Obispo offers expanded diagnostic and specialty services, aligning with radiology, cath lab, and nuclear medicine technologist work. Marian Medical Center – Santa Maria and Tenet – Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center support regional perioperative and critical care volumes, which fit ICU, OR, and respiratory practice.

Professions and Specialties Commonly Hired at Short-Term Acute Care Hospitals in Arroyo Grande

Registered nurses fill medical-surgical, emergency, and critical care needs, while surgical technologists and OR teams support operative caseloads. Diagnostic and imaging technologists, sonographers, and cath lab personnel match the hospitals’ procedural services, and rehabilitation therapists, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists round out interdisciplinary inpatient care.

Pay Ranges for Healthcare Professionals at Short-Term Acute Care Hospitals in Arroyo Grande

Typical pay for Short-Term Acute Care Hospital roles in Arroyo Grande varies by profession, based on jobs from the last two years. For Allied, typical pay ranges from $1,913 to $2,421 per week, averaging $2,076. These pay ranges reflect jobs across 3 Short-Term Acute Care Hospitals in Arroyo Grande.

Short-Term Acute Care Hospital Job Statistics Across Arroyo Grande, CA

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What is it Like to Work in a Short-Term Acute Care Hospital in Arroyo Grande, CA?

The work at Short-Term Acute Care Hospitals in Arroyo Grande is shaped by the specialties they hire, the patient mix and pace, and the interdisciplinary collaboration that acute hospital practice requires.

In-demand specialties at Short-Term Acute Care Hospitals in Arroyo Grande

Allied roles center on Acute Care Physical Therapist, Acute Care Occupational Therapist, and Speech Therapist positions. These positions involve short-stay, discharge-oriented care that emphasizes functional restoration, swallowing and cognitive assessment, and rapid progress documentation across inpatient teams.

Patient mix, acuity and pace

Patient mix includes adult medical-surgical, emergency presentations, and obstetric and perioperative cases, producing a range of acuity from routine postoperative recovery to higher-acuity emergency admissions. Pace alternates between steady throughput on acute floors and intense periods in the emergency room and operating room, so healthcare providers emphasize quick assessment, prioritized interventions, and efficient discharge planning. Multidisciplinary rounds and handoffs with nursing, radiology, and specialty consult teams structure daily work and support coordinated transitions of care.

What the experience builds

Time in these settings builds acute assessment skills, early-mobilization and discharge-planning expertise, and experience managing medically complex and post-surgical caseloads for healthcare professionals in allied roles. Speech therapists gain frequent exposure to dysphagia management and cognitive-communication evaluation, while physical and occupational therapists build rapid functional-recovery and bedside intervention skills applicable to short-stay populations. Roles in these settings typically expect current state licensure and standard life-support certification, and the local market includes both community hospitals and larger regional centers so healthcare professionals experience practice across small and mid-size hospital networks.

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Similar Cities to Arroyo Grande, CA for Short-Term Acute Care Hospital Jobs

Opportunities, Lifestyle, and Pay Comparisons

Among these cities, Fountain Valley, CA has the lowest average weekly pay at $2,193 and San Leandro, CA has the highest at $2,341 based on averaged salary data over the last two years. Saint Helena, CA sits between them at $2,299, and these coastal and wine-country markets offer comparable West Coast settings for healthcare providers. Healthcare providers may weigh these weekly averages against local cost of living and commute patterns when comparing short-term acute care hospital opportunities.

City Avg Pay/week Facilities Open Roles Closed Roles Related Professions Accreditations Most Common Duration
Fountain Valley, CA $2,449 3 18 116 Allied, Nursing, and Physician TJC 13 weeks
Saint Helena, CA $2,322 1 3 206 Allied and Nursing TJC 13 weeks
San Leandro, CA $2,857 8 7 222 Allied and Nursing TJC 13 weeks

Living And Working In Arroyo Grande, CA near a Short-Term Acute Care Hospital

For a healthcare provider or healthcare professional on a temporary assignment, Arroyo Grande, California offers a compact coastal community with walkable neighborhoods, mild weather, and ready access to regional recreation.

Cost of Living and Quick Facts About Arroyo Grande

Over the last 12 months, cost-of-living indices for Arroyo Grande ranged slightly above the national average, driven by higher housing and transportation costs along the Central Coast. Over the last 12 months, the city had a population of about 18,000 and a median household income near $70,000. Over the last 12 months, the local economy had combined tourism, agriculture, and healthcare and service employment as primary drivers.

Neighborhoods Near Short-Term Acute Care Hospitals in Arroyo Grande

The area around Arroyo Grande Community Hospital centers on South Halcyon Road and nearby residential pockets, including ARroyo Trailer Park (93421), and it offers short drives to the hospital, modest short-term rental options, and easy access to grocery and dining. The Historic Village district provides a compact downtown experience with restaurants, bakeries, and seasonal events, and it works well for healthcare providers who prefer walkable evenings after a shift. Neighboring Oceano and Pismo Beach communities sit a short drive away and offer beachfront rental options for healthcare professionals seeking coastal leisure at the end of a contract.

Seasonal Climate

Arroyo Grande has warm, dry summers with frequent morning coastal fog that typically clears by midday, so lightweight layers and sun protection work best for summer shifts. Winters are mild and wetter, with most rainfall occurring between November and March, so a waterproof jacket and closed-toe shoes suit temporary assignments during those months. Spring and fall deliver moderate temperatures and are favorable for outdoor activities before or after shifts.

Local Highlights

The Historic Village offers preserved architecture, boutique shops, and regular community events that appeal to short-term residents. Lopez Lake Recreation Area provides boating, hiking, and picnic areas for weekend relaxation. Nearby Pismo Beach delivers classic Central Coast beachfront dining and the Pismo Pier for evenings off. Local farmers markets and nearby Edna Valley wineries supply fresh produce and regional tasting opportunities for off-duty recreation.

Short-Term Acute Care Hospitals in Arroyo Grande, CA

Explore 3 short-term acute care hospitals in Arroyo Grande, CA and find healthcare jobs in the area.
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Arroyo Grande Community Hospital
Arroyo Grande Community Hospital is a short-term acute care hospital at 345 S Halcyon Rd in Arroyo Grande, CA, located near the ARroyo Trailer Park; it lists an Acute department and employs allied health professionals. As a short-term acute care hospital with allied staff, the facility focuses on time-limited inpatient and outpatient clinical care and supports diagnostic and treatment services typical for acute medical and surgical needs.
345 S Halcyon Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Departments
Acute
Shifts: 8 D
Durations: 13 wks
Marian Regional Medical Center, Arroyo Grande
TJC
Non-Profit
Marian Regional Medical Center, Arroyo Grande is a short-term acute care hospital located at 345 S Halcyon Rd in Arroyo Grande, CA, near ARroyo Trailer Park; it is a 67‑bed, non-profit facility accredited by TJC and established in 1968. Its clinical departments include a CARF inpatient rehabilitation program, coronary care unit, emergency department, inpatient surgical services, a medical/surgical ICU, neurosurgical and orthopedic surgery programs, outpatient rehabilitation and surgery, reconstructive surgery and a rehabilitation unit, with an organ transplant program noted as non‑Medicare certified. Core services cover diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI, nuclear medicine), operating room and postoperative recovery, acute renal dialysis, respiratory care, clinical laboratory and pharmacy, plus a range of therapy services (occupational, physical, speech) and swing‑bed capacity. The staff mix includes physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, allied health and support services, and the facility maintains a workforce equivalent to approximately 258 full‑time positions while hosting allopathic, osteopathic, dental, podiatric and other residency/training programs.
345 S Halcyon Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA
67 certified beds Established 1968
SERVICES
Pharmacy
Acute Renal Dialysis
Anesthesia
Audiology
Clinical Laboratory
Departments
CARF Inpatient Rehabilitation, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Department, Inpatient Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (Medical/Surgical ICU), Neurosurgical, Organ Transplant (Non-Medicare Certified), Orthopedic Surgery (Hospital), Outpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, and Rehabilitation Unit
Oak Park Surgery Center
For-Profit
Oak Park Surgery Center is a short-term acute care hospital located at 860 Oak Park Blvd, Ste 102 in Arroyo Grande, CA, near ARroyo Trailer Park, established in 2021. The for-profit facility operates with a single bed, two operating rooms, offers swing bed services, hosts residency programs across allopathic, osteopathic, dental, podiatric and other tracks, and employs physicians, nursing, advanced practice, allied and support services. A short-term acute care hospital with those clinical professions typically provides short-duration inpatient and perioperative care, including post-acute swing-bed recovery and operative services.
860 Oak Park Blvd, Ste 102, Arroyo Grande, CA
1 certified beds 2 operating rooms Established 2021
SERVICES
Swing Bed

FAQs About Short-Term Acute Care Hospital Jobs in Arroyo Grande

How many Short-Term Acute Care Hospitals are in Arroyo Grande?

Arroyo Grande, California has 3 Short-Term Acute Care Hospitals.

What is the pay range for Short-Term Acute Care Hospital jobs in Arroyo Grande?

Typical pay varies by profession: Allied: typically $1,913 to $2,421 per week, averaging $2,076.

What specialties are hired at Short-Term Acute Care Hospitals in Arroyo Grande?

Specialties vary by profession: Allied: Acute Care Physical Therapist, Acute Care Occupational Therapist.

What shift lengths are typical for Short-Term Acute Care Hospital jobs in Arroyo Grande?

Typical shift lengths vary by profession: Allied: 8-hour shifts.

What contract durations are available for Short-Term Acute Care Hospital jobs in Arroyo Grande?

Typical contract durations vary by profession: Allied: 13 weeks.

What experience is required?

Most Short-Term Acute Care Hospital roles require at least one to two years of acute inpatient experience and current state licensure or certification appropriate to the profession. Healthcare professionals are commonly expected to hold basic life support certification and complete facility credentialing before starting.

What types of professions do these Short-Term Acute Care Hospitals hire in Arroyo Grande?

These Short-Term Acute Care Hospitals hire allied health professionals in Arroyo Grande.