RN - DOU - Green Hospital - La Jolla (NIGHTS)

$59.16 - $85.68 / hour

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.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Full Time - DOU

Schedule: 72 hours per 2-week pay period | 12-hour Night shifts (including weekends – 5 shifts (1 Friday, 1 Saturday, 1 Sunday +2 F/Sa/Sun of choice) per 4 week schedule

Location: Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla

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

Scripps Green Hospital is a 173-bed facility serving the La Jolla and greater San Diego communities since 1977. Known for outstanding clinical care, the hospital offers a broad range of medical and surgical services, including organ transplantation, oncology, orthopedic surgery, and blood and bone marrow transplantation.

Join the fast-paced Definitive Observation Unit (DOU) as a Registered Nurse. This 38-bed, stepdown-level unit provides care for postoperative spine surgery patients, higher-acuity medical-surgical patients, and stroke and neurology patients. Nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:3 or 1:4, based on patient acuity.

Responsibilities

As a Definitive Observation RN, you will:

Coordinate and provide individualized patient care in a stepdown/observation setting
Monitor postoperative patients, including vital signs and clinical status
Recognize and communicate changes in patient condition promptly to physicians and the care team
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support safe, effective care transitions
Maintain clear, compassionate communication with patients and their families
Promote an environment focused on restoring function, optimizing care, and honoring each patient’s dignity, autonomy, and individuality

The DOU features primarily private patient rooms, many with views of the Pacific Ocean and Torrey Pines Golf Course. You will join a supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional care for patients with complex and evolving clinical needs.

The Following Are Not Eligible For Hiring Incentives

Internal candidates
Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago

In order 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 remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.

Required Qualifications

Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
Current CA RN License
One (1) year of RN experience, 6 months in Inpatient environment
Current American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider, BLS Certification
Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors

Preferred Qualifications

Six (6) months of RN experience Tele, DOU, PCU or Stepdown
ACLS certification
NIHSS certification
Bachelor's degree in Nursing

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: $59.16-$85.68/hour

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