RN Ambulatory Surgery (OR) - La Jolla

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full time, benefited OR RN position at the Ambulatory surgery center (Ximed) at La Jolla Memorial hospital. It is a varied shift. M-F with a start time between 0630-1000. No weekends, holidays or call. Incentives up to $7K for 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. Join our Ambulatory Surgery Department team as a Registered Nurse (RN) at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. You will: Provide 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. The following are not eligible for hiring incentives: Internal candidates Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago New Graduates (Must have at least 1 year of experience) 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.

Requirements

One (1) year of RN experience in the Operating Room
Current California Registered Nurse License
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association
Current ACLS for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing
Ambulatory surgery experience
Charge OR RN experience
2 years or more circulating OR experience

Responsibilities

Provide 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.