RN - Neuro Surgical Trauma ICU - La Jolla - Nights

apartment Scripps Health location_onSan Diego, CA, US

$58 - $84 / HOUR

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.

RN – NST ICU – La Jolla – Nights – Bonus Eligible

This is a Full Time, 12 Hour Night Shift (1900-0730), a position benefits eligible, located at Scripps La Jolla campus.

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

We invite you to join Scripps Memorial La Jolla, a nationally designated Magnet Hospital, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and recognized Level I Trauma Center. In the 30-bed Neuro-Surgical Trauma ICU (NST ICU), our highly engaged Registered Nurses are part of a Model Care Team, focused on excellent standardized practices and evidence-based patient-centered care.

NST ICU Specializes In Caring For Acute Patients With a Variety Of Disease States. As a Destination Center For Higher Level Of Neuro-Surgical Trauma Care In Southern California, NST ICU Implements Progressive Programs And Therapies. As a Member Of Our Team, You Will Gain Experience In

Trauma surgery care, trauma care, or care of critically injured trauma patient
Comprehensive Stroke Care
Neurosurgery
- EVD, Camino, Licox, Lumbar drain
Interventional Radiology
Shock and advanced resuscitation measures
Mechanical circulatory support

CRRT, MTP, Target Temperature Management

Responsibilities Include

Providing direct patient care within the scope of your practice.
Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care, and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes.
With quality patient and family-centered care in mind, the RN takes primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under their supervision.
Work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

The ideal candidate will have one year of adult ICU experience, is committed to elevating their professional practice, and seeks to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. The NST ICU is committed to education and hands-on training opportunities to take nurses from novice to expert through our customized training with Clinical Mentors, Educators, and one-on-one preceptorships. If you’re up for the challenge, join our team and experience the rewarding gift you can give to our patients and community.

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

Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
One year of recent RN experience in an adult ICU
California Registered Nurse License
Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS Certification
Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
NIH Certification
Trauma, neuro, surgical ICU experience is preferred
Able to take care of EVDs
Six (6) months of RN Progressive Care 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: $58.00-$84.00/hour

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