RN - PreOp-PACU - La Jolla
About The Position
This is a full-time (72 hours per pay period), benefited position as a Registered Nurse in the PreOp-PACU department at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla's brand new tower. The role involves varied 12-hour shifts, with earliest starts at 0430 and latest at 1100, though most shifts begin between 0830-1100. The position requires 1-2 call shifts per 4-week schedule period and minimal Saturday shifts in rotation. The perioperative unit is a 62-bed, high-functioning, evidence-driven team within a Magnet hospital and Level I trauma center, dedicated to exceptional, patient-centered surgical care. Nurses in this unit expertly prepare and recover patients across cardiac cath lab, operating room, interventional radiology, and endoscopy settings, ensuring seamless transitions and top-tier outcomes. The team is supported by cutting-edge technology and cohesive interdisciplinary collaboration, maintaining rigorous standards and adapting fluidly to diverse case volumes with a commitment to quality, compassion, and teamwork. Scripps Health is an award-winning workplace, recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2026 and a top employer for women, millennials, and diversity. The organization offers transitional and professional development programs to foster career growth and impact health in San Diego.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year RN experience
- Current CA RN License
- Current BLS and ACLS through the American Heart Association
- Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
- PreOp -PACU RN experience
- ICU or Emergency department RN experience
- Flexibility with work environments within the department
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
- Take primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under his/her supervision
- Work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care
Benefits
- Benefited position
- Transitional and professional development programs
- Industry-leading development programs
- Community where your views, beliefs and values are celebrated
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
