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RN - General Surgery & Medical Acute - La Jolla - Nights

Scripps Health, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Sign in to access AI-powered advices Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has served the greater San Diego community since 1924. For more than a century, we continue to provide distinguished care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs. Scripps La Jolla was the first in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association.

Scripps La Jolla shares a campus with the Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and the renowned Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. We’re also home to notable specialty programs, including cancer care, heart surgery, orthopedic surgery, labor and delivery services (including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit) and a nationally designated Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Full Time 12-hr night shift position located in La Jolla.

Elevate your career with Scripps Health, where Compassion Meets Excellence.

Invest, Empower & Belong. At Scripps Health, your potential is limitless. We're more than a healthcare provider; at Scripps you will join a community where your views, beliefs and values are celebrated. Grow through industry‑leading development programs and empower yourself to deliver innovative care. Be a part of an extraordinary team, impacting health in beautiful San Diego.

Why join Scripps Health?

Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.

Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.

Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.

Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.

We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.

Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is a prominent healthcare institution that has served the San Diego community since 1924. As part of the larger Scripps Health system, it is known for providing high-quality medical care, particularly in areas such as heart care, cancer treatment, orthopedics, and women's health.

General Surgery & Medical Acute is a 36 Bed General Surgery and Medical Cardiac unit (5P) located in Prebys Cardiovascular Institute on the Scripps Memorial La Jolla campus. The patient populations include bariatric, gynecological, colorectal, and medical cardiac patients.

As RN you will monitor and recognize patient vital signs, symptoms, telemetry readings and EKG for abnormal heart rhythms or changes such as Afib, heart blocks, vtach/fib. Collaborate and establish trust with surgeons, physician assistants, cardiologist general medical practitioners, family nurse practitioners, charge nurse, nurse assistants and other various care team members to achieve optimum patient care.

This position is eligible for New Hire and Relocation Incentives up to $7k.

Incentives Eligibility

Internal candidates

Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago

To remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met:

Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)

Must remain in original department/specialty

Must remain in original Job Title

Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis and may result in forfeiting

Required Qualifications

Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing

One (1) year of recent RN experience

California Registered Nurse License

Current American Heart Association BLS

Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing

One (1) year RN experience in acute Med/Surg

Position Pay Range: $58.00-$84.00/hour

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work. You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

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