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Healthcare Jobs at Short-Term Acute Care Hospitals in Santa Cruz, CA

1 open position Starting as soon as October 12, 2026 4 healthcare facilities in Santa Cruz

Search Healthcare Jobs at Short-Term Acute Care Hospitals in Santa Cruz, CA as of September 28, 2026

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Physical Therapist – Acute
  • Merced, California – 95340
    Distance from Santa Cruz: 88 miles
  • 10 D,
  • September 28, 2026
  • 13 weeks
$2,036 to $2,098
Weekly Pay*
Travel Physical Therapist jobs in Merced, CA let you evaluate patients, create individualized treatment plans, and deliver therapy to restore mobility and independence. You will work with an interdisciplinary team and provide skilled care in a post-acute setting. Merced, CA offers a vibrant community, access to outdoor recreation, and proximity to Yosemite National Park. Required qualifications include an active California Physical Therapist license, relevant clinical experience, and current BLS certification. With AMN Healthcare, you receive excellent compensation, exclusive discounts, dedicated recruiters, and support from the AMN Passport app, all backed by the high ethical standards of a publicly traded company. Apply now to join this Travel Physical Therapist assignment in Merced, CA
Nursing travel
Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular
  • Sacramento, California – 95819
    Distance from Santa Cruz: 115 miles
  • 12 N,
  • October 13, 2026
  • 13 weeks
$2,549 to $2,680
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.
Nursing travel
Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
    Distance from Santa Cruz: 33 miles
  • 12 D,
  • October 9, 2026
  • 13 weeks
$2,006 to $2,109
Weekly Pay*
CA RN LIC BLS, ACLS Experience from a large teaching hosptial or level I Trauma Center Tele SCL and Reference within a year RTO Upon Submission 60 Mile Radius Rule
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Similar Cities to Santa Cruz, CA for Short-Term Acute Care Hospital Jobs

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San Luis Obispo, CA $2,372 4 11 279 Allied and Nursing TJC 13 weeks
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Short-Term Acute Care Hospitals in Santa Cruz, CA

Explore 4 short-term acute care hospitals in Santa Cruz, CA and find healthcare jobs in the area.
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Dominican Hospital
TJC
Non-Profit
Dominican Hospital is a short-term acute care hospital located at 1555 Soquel Drive in Santa Cruz, CA, near Allegro Heights. Clinical departments include advanced imaging and diagnostic services (Computed Tomography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiology, Echo), laboratory services, vascular and adult acute care, OB/GYN and labor services, plus a home health program; the facility also employs allied health professionals.
1555 Soquel Drive, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
222 certified beds 7 operating rooms Established 1966
SERVICES
Pharmacy
Acute Renal Dialysis
Anesthesia
Chemotherapy
Clinical Laboratory
Departments
Computed Tomography, Vascular, Adult, Echo, Acute, Home Health, Laboratory, Diagnostic, Nuclear Medicine, OB/GYN, Radiology, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Open Heart / Cardiothoracic Surgery, CARF Inpatient Rehabilitation, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Department, Emergency Psychiatric, Gerontological Specialty, Inpatient Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (Medical/Surgical ICU), Neonatal ICU (NICU), Neonatal Nursery, Neurosurgical, Obstetrics (OB/L&D), Ophthalmic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery (Hospital), Outpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Surgery, Pediatric, Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical ICU, Psychiatric Unit, and Rehabilitation Unit
Shifts: 8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, and 12 N
Durations: 13 wks
Ami Community Hospital Of Santa Cruz
TJC
For-Profit
Ami Community Hospital Of Santa Cruz is an acute care hospital at 610 Frederick St in Santa Cruz, CA, near Allegro Heights, established in 1978 and accredited by TJC; it is a for-profit facility with 180 beds. Clinical departments include open heart/cardiothoracic surgery, a coronary care unit (CCU), emergency department, medical/surgical ICU, neonatal nursery, obstetrics (OB/L&D), pediatric services, inpatient and outpatient surgery, and an organ transplant program (non‑Medicare certified). Support services and clinical capabilities span diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, clinical laboratory, operating rooms, anesthesia, acute renal dialysis, respiratory care, pharmacy, rehabilitation therapies (physical, occupational, speech), therapeutic radiology and swing-bed care. The facility reports a workforce equivalent to approximately 276 full-time positions and employs physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, allied health and support services; residency programs include allopathic, osteopathic, dental, podiatric and other training programs.
610 Frederick St, Santa Cruz, CA
180 certified beds Established 1978
SERVICES
Pharmacy
Acute Renal Dialysis
Anesthesia
Clinical Laboratory
Diagnostic Radiology
Departments
Open Heart / Cardiothoracic Surgery, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Emergency Department, Inpatient Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (Medical/Surgical ICU), Neonatal Nursery, Organ Transplant (Non-Medicare Certified), Obstetrics (OB/L&D), Outpatient Surgery, and Pediatric
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz
TJC
Non-Profit
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz is an acute care hospital located at 2900 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA, near the Allegro Heights neighborhood; the non-profit facility was established in 1996 and is accredited by TJC with 30 beds. Clinical operations include inpatient and outpatient surgical departments and an urgent care center, with services spanning perioperative care (operating room, postoperative recovery), diagnostics (clinical laboratory, diagnostic radiology), pharmacy and anesthesia, plus rehabilitation and support services such as physical therapy, respiratory care, dietary and social services, and a swing bed program. The facility’s clinical staff categories include nursing, advanced practice, allied health, physicians and support services, and it hosts residency programs in allopathic, osteopathic, dental, podiatric and other tracks; the workforce is equivalent to approximately 61 full-time positions.
2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
30 certified beds Established 1996
SERVICES
Pharmacy
Anesthesia
Clinical Laboratory
Diagnostic Radiology
Dietary
Departments
Inpatient Surgical, Outpatient Surgery, and Urgent Care Center
LifePoint: Dominican Hospital
LifePoint: Dominican Hospital is a short-term acute care hospital located at 1555 Soquel Drive in Santa Cruz, CA, near Allegro Heights. Clinical departments listed include Hand, Outpatient, Pedi and Acute services, and the facility reports allied health professions on staff. As a short-term acute care hospital, it provides both inpatient and outpatient clinical care across specialty and general departments.
1555 SOQUEL DRIVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Departments
Hand, Outpatient, Acute, and Pedi
Shifts: 8 D
Durations: 12 wks and 13 wks