RN PACU Full-time
Scripps Health

RN - Pre-op/PACU - Mercy SD

apartment Scripps Health location_onSan Diego, CA, US
$59.16 - $85.68 / hour
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Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.

Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego’s campus includes the O’Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit (including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit).

This is a Full Time, benefited 12 hour varied mid/evening shift at our Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. The role is as a RN in PreOp - PACU but you will mostly work in PACU. The shift will start between 0800-1000. There is weekend and on call requirement.

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 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

As an RN in the Pre-Op/PACU you will be responsible for:

  • pre-anesthesia preparation and observation and maintenance during the procedure
  • monitoring and caring for patients are they are coming out of sedation after surgery.
  • Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes
  • Works collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

Required
  • One (1) year of recent RN experience in an acute care setting within PreOp PACU or ICU
  • California Registered Nurse License
  • Current BLS, ACLS from American Heart Association certifications
  • Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
  • Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors.

Preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing
  • Telemetry experience
  • 2 + years of PACU experienc

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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