Kaiser in San Diego or other good weather spots

[pererau]

Does anything know about the Kaiser Hospital in San Diego? I have a phone interview tomorrow with the nurse recruiter and I really don't know anything beyond what she has told me. Based on what I know, it seems like a good place with great benefits, but I've heard some mixed reviews of Kaiser in general in the past. I have experience in the ER.

If you don't recommend Kaiser, then what hospitals in the San Diego/Oceanside area do you recommend for good ERs with computer charting? I don't need a fast-paced or even a big ER - I like the chance to get to talk to my patients a little bit, and I'm a little less of an adrenaline junkie than many ER nurses. I'm also the sole earner in my family, so I need to find a place where I can rent a 3-bedroom house for a reasonable price.

For that matter, we are not limiting ourselves to San Diego, it just seems like that is the best weather, whcih is our primary reason for moving. I've also heard there is great weather in the San Luis Obispo and Santa Cruz areas. We are less interested in LA because it is too big for us, and we don't want the hot summers of the central valley. The big thing we are looking for is a pretty flat temperature curve (not so much difference between winter and summer temps) and reasonable cost of living vs. salary. A nearby university that offers RN-BSN is a plus, but if I have to sacrifice that, I can do it online.

[rockenmomRN]

Hi,

I work for kaiser in san diego. At first I was a bit embarassed to say I am a kaiser nurse. Just based on their reputation here in the community I didn't want to be there. But after working there for the last six months, the place has really grown on me. I've come to appreciate what kaiser is trying to do. Sure they're not the royals royce of insurances but they are trying to provide healthcare for as many people as possible.

The working environment is good, busy but good. pay is best in town. only draw back is that there are no nursing assistants, its totally primary care. but at least on my floor we are working on defining the roles of the unit assistants.

pm me if you have any other questions

[chica51907]

Im considering a travel position in the ICU at Kaiser. RockenmomRN, are you still at Kaiser and if you are how is it going? Are they supportive of their travelers?

[gooch_810]

Hey RockinmomRN. Do you still work at Kaiser San Diego? What type of nursing do you do? I plan on working there in September. Is it a nice hospital? Can you describe the hospital floors such as the speciality of each floor?