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RN Rehab
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Long Beach, CA
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 54.86-68.51 HOUR
Date Posted : 1 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Rehabilitation Nurse at St Mary Medical Center, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, your ultimate goal is restoring your patients’ health, so they have the ability to care for themselves at home. Along with physicians and other members of your rehab team, you will go along on the patients’ journey, providing care and education so they can resume their lives at home with their families.
You’ll use a wide variety of nursing skills in this position. Your day-to-day nursing tasks will depend on the tailored needs of your patients. Some may need direct acute care; some may not. In addition to monitoring, you’ll also educate patients and their families on how to continue quality care once they’re at home.
To thrive in this role, you need a wide range of nursing skills. You need to be upbeat, as our patients have a long road ahead of them and sometimes need a boost. Most importantly, you’ll advocate for their needs and wellbeing by ensuring they have the resources and support needed at discharge.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more.
Responsibilities
- Carefully monitor patients for changes in neurological status or other conditions
- Prepare patients for various speech, physical, occupational or respiratory therapies they have scheduled each day.
- Educate the patient and caregivers on how to continue certain care at home.
- Identify opportunities for improvement in care plans and on the rehab unit
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
#RN@DH
Job Requirements
- 1 year of RN Acute Care experience
- BSN Nursing Graduate preferred
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
One Community. One Mission. One California
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Frequently asked questions
An RN Rehab in Long Beach focuses on supporting patients recovering from injuries or illnesses by coordinating therapies and educating both patients and caregivers. Unlike general nursing, it demands specialized skills in neurological monitoring and discharge planning tailored to rehabilitation needs.
Maintaining an active California RN license and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are essential. Additional credentials like Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) can improve job prospects and demonstrate specialized expertise in rehab nursing within California's competitive healthcare market.
You’ll manage patient assessments, prepare individuals for various therapies such as physical or speech therapy, and provide critical education to ensure continuity of care at home. Monitoring neurological changes and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams are central to the role.
Long Beach’s healthcare sector is robust, with multiple inpatient rehab facilities and medical centers seeking skilled RNs. The demand for rehab nurses is growing due to an aging population and increased focus on post-acute care, making it a promising area for job seekers.
Long Beach offers moderate competition for RN Rehab roles, balancing a high demand for specialized nurses with a steady supply of qualified candidates. Compared to larger metro areas like Los Angeles, it often presents a favorable work-life balance and less saturated hiring.
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes holistic, compassionate care and innovation in rehabilitation. As an RN Rehab here, you join a network committed to health equity and social justice, with access to extensive resources and a supportive team environment focused on patient wellbeing.
Yes, Catholic Health Initiatives fosters professional growth through continuing education, leadership development, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Rehab nurses can progress into specialized clinical roles, management, or educational positions within the CommonSpirit Health network.
RN Rehab salaries in Long Beach typically range from $85,000 to $105,000 annually, depending on experience and certifications. This aligns with California’s higher-than-average pay rates for specialized nursing roles, reflecting the advanced skills required in rehabilitation settings.
Critical skills include patient neurological assessment, interdisciplinary communication, tailored care planning, and caregiver education. Employers highly value adaptability, empathy, and the ability to support complex recovery journeys in inpatient and outpatient rehab environments.
Patient education is vital; it empowers individuals and families to manage care post-discharge, reducing readmission risks. Successful RN Rehab nurses excel at translating medical plans into understandable instructions that promote independence and improve long-term health outcomes.