RN - new to Cardiac - OR Surgery - La Jolla
About The Position
This is a Full-time position as a Cardiac - RN working 12-hour day shifts with call, located at our Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla in our brand new tower. We are willing to train an OR RN with a strong background circulating OR surgeries. This role will float to the main OR to cover business needs. There is a bonus and relocation incentive 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. Becker's 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 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. Provides direct patient care within the scope of his/her practice. 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.
Requirements
- One year of RN experience circulating in the Operating Room
- California Registered Nurse License
- 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.
- Registered Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in nursing
- CVOR experience is preferred
- Trauma experience
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care within the scope of his/her practice.
- 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.
Benefits
- bonus
- relocation incentive
- transitional and professional development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
