RN - ICU - La Jolla - Nights
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care in the 24-bed mixed ICU at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla/Torrey Pines. The role focuses on restoring function and optimizing care while respecting each patient’s autonomy and individuality. The ICU serves diverse patient populations, including patients at the system’s only transplant hospital, and operates in a teaching environment with an in-house Intensive Care Pulmonologist and collaborative nursing care. The team emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, shared leadership, and a supportive, collaborative environment. The position is full-time, with 72 hours per two-week pay period on 12-hour night shifts. It is eligible for new-hire and relocation incentives of up to $7,000, subject to 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 original hired FTE status and shift (if specified in the offer letter), department/specialty, and job title. Transfers to other locations are reviewed case by case and may result in forfeiture of the remaining incentive unless the offer letter specifies otherwise.
Requirements
- 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 certifications.
- Ability to speak, read, and follow instructions in English.
- Ability to demonstrate positive behaviors.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
- Assess patients, plan and implement plans of care, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
- Take primary responsibility for patients’ care as delivered by the Care Team under the RN’s supervision, with a focus on quality patient- and family-centered care.
- Collaborate with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.
Benefits
- New-hire and relocation incentives up to $7,000, subject to eligibility criteria.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
