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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room Nights $17 Differential — Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital | Nursing Mastery

RNEmergency RoomEmergency Medicine

Last seen active Jun 28, 2026

What this might mean for you

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital is a community hospital, the kind of building where you learn every name fast. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $109k–$174k a year. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.

At a glance

Differentials: Different shifts available: $17 night • shift differential 7pm-7:30am.
Shift: night
Workplace: Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital
Hiring employer: Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital

Worth asking

What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?

The posting doesn’t answer these — good ones for a recruiter or the interview.

About this role

At least 1 year of ED experience is required. Different shifts available: $17 night • • shift differential 7pm-7:30am. Great Emergency Medicine Starts with Great Nurses! Excellent partnership with 24/7 social work and care management teams. Sepsis Alliance Summit awarded Team. 21 Main Rooms, 4 Triage stations, 8 fast track. Self-scheduling + great Benefits! The Clinical Staff RN is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the management of patient care. Reporting to the Clinical Unit Supervisor of the Emergency Department.

Requirements

RN CA License
Acute care ED: 1 year
At least 1 year of ED experience

Benefits

Wellness program
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Loan forgiveness
403(b)
Childcare
403(b) matching
Tuition reimbursement

About the employer

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital

Community Hospital

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital (MLKCH) is a community hospital located in Los Angeles, California. Based on available job descriptions, the hospital serves its surrounding community with clinical services including an Emergency Department and employee health programs. The organization…

What reviewers appreciate

Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment with emphasis on teamwork and effective communication
Adoption of the Watson Model of Care promoting patient/family-centered, individualized nursing practice
Mission-driven culture with clearly articulated Core Values guiding employee behavior

What reviewers flag

12-hour shift accountability may demand extended work periods
Employee Health Coordinator role combines both clinical and administrative responsibilities, potentially creating workload demands
Job descriptions suggest high expectations for simultaneous clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction

Not stated in available job descriptions.

Living in Los Angeles, CA

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