RN - Trauma Stepdown - La Jolla - Nights
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works in the 21-bed Stepdown Unit, also known as Trauma Stepdown, at Scripps Memorial La Jolla. The role provides direct patient care, including assessing patients, planning and implementing care, and evaluating progress toward expected outcomes. The nurse has primary responsibility for patients’ care and works with a team focused on restoring function, optimizing care, and respecting each patient’s autonomy and individuality. The unit provides patient-centered acute hospital care, and the team is committed to professional development, best practices, and helping patients feel comfortable and informed about their treatment. This is a full-time position scheduled for 72 hours per two-week pay period on 12-hour night shifts. The position is eligible for new-hire and relocation incentives of up to $7,000, subject to the stated eligibility criteria. Internal candidates and rehires who left Scripps less than three years ago are not eligible for hiring incentives. Retention incentive eligibility requires remaining in the originally hired FTE status and shift (if specified in the offer letter), department or specialty, and job title. Transfers to other locations are reviewed case by case and may result in forfeiture of the remaining incentive unless otherwise specified in the offer letter.
Requirements
- One year of recent RN experience, including six months in PCU, DOU, or Stepdown.
- California Registered Nurse license.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
- Current American Heart Association ACLS certification.
- Ability to speak, read, and follow instructions in English.
- Ability to demonstrate positive behaviors.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- One year of recent RN experience in trauma and orthopedic care.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care.
- Assess patients, plan and implement care, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
- Take primary responsibility for patients’ care as part of the Stepdown Unit team.
- Contribute to an environment focused on restoring function and optimizing care while respecting each patient’s autonomy and individuality.
- Help patients feel comfortable with and informed about their treatment.
Benefits
- New-hire incentive eligibility up to $7,000.
- Relocation incentive eligibility up to $7,000.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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