RN – Definitive Observation Unit / Stepdown – Nights

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-Hour Night Shift

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Join our highly engaged team of Registered Nurses in the 72 Bed, Definitive Observation Unit (DOU) located within the Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. Our DOU specializes in Cardiac Care (Intervention, Pre/Post Open Heart Surgery and LVADs).

Our DOU is a fast-paced unit with high turnover in patient population. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, engaged, resilient and someone that thrives in a challenging and ever-evolving work environment.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care within the scope of his/her practice.

Key Responsibilities Include

Provide direct care to patients with acute cardiac diagnoses / conditions
Perform continuous cardiac monitoring and interpret telemetry, EKGs
Administer cardiac medications, titrate drips within systemwide and clinical protocols
Support recovery of pre and post pen heart surgery, pre and post interventional and LVAD patients
Respond to changes in patient status
Educate Patient / families of plan of care

Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes. The RN takes primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under his/her supervision. Works collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

New Hire and Relocation Incentive eligible. Ask your Talent Advisor for details.

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

One (1) year of recent RN experience (6 months in an inpatient setting)
Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
California Registered Nurse License
Current American Heart Association BLS
Excellent interpersonal skills
Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors
Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing
Experience in telemetry, cardiac care or cardiac stepdown preferred
Current American Heart Association ACLS.

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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