RN Full-time
Scripps Health

Lead RN - Surgery (OR) - Ortho Spine - La Jolla Green

Scripps Health San Diego, CA, US
Located on the Torrey Pines Mesa near I-5 and Genesee Avenue in La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital has served the greater San Diego community since 1977. We provide some of the region’s best care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs.

Scripps Green Hospital is attached to Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines. Together we offer dozens of medical and surgical services, including cancer care, orthopedic surgery and organ transplantation.

This is a Full time, benefited position as a Lead OR RN over the ortho spine service line. We are looking for someone with Ortho Spine experience with the following procedures: ALIF, PLIF, ACDF, TLIF, LLIF/XLIF, discectomy, laminectomy, foraminotomy, corpectomy, microdiscectomy, etc. The shift is a 10 hour day shift 3 days/week 0645-1730 & 1 day/week 0645-1630. It is located at Scripps Green in Torrey Pines La Jolla. On Call-varied shifts with 45 minute call back time is required.

There is a bonus of $4K and a relocation incentive $3K to eligible new hires.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

  • 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 2026.
  • 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 2026 list of 165 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.

The Lead OR RN Responsibilities
  • Work directly with Surgeons for service line needs
  • Work & collaborate with CST Leads on service specific needs
  • Work & collaborate for team education needs with Clinical Mentors
  • Monitor, review & confirm scheduled cases in EPIC 24 hours prior to scheduled cases
  • Monitor, review & confirm scheduled cases in EPIC 24 hours prior to scheduled cases
  • DPC building, editing, revising
  • Verify Equipment needs
  • Work with Charge RNs/Clinical Mentors on daily assignments

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills
  • Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.
  • California Registered Nurse License
  • Circulating experience with ortho spine service line
  • One (1) year of recent surgery or operating room RN experience in an acute care setting
  • Current American Heart Association BLS provider certification
  • Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
  • Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing
  • 3 years or more experience in Nursing experience is preferred
  • 2 years or more of related experience
  • CNOR certificate
  • Leadership experience

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.

Position Pay Range: $61.91-$89.63/hour

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