RN - Surgical Acute - Mercy San Diego - Nights
About The Position
Elevate your career with Scripps Health, where Compassion Meets Excellence. At Scripps, we don’t just offer jobs; we build careers with purpose. Join a team of passionate caregivers and be part of a healthcare system that values patient-centered care and celebrates the extraordinary work you do every day. 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 2025. Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications. Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 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. As an RN in Surgical Acute, you'll gain exposure to general surgical patients including bariatric, ortho, spinal, urology, medical, telemetry, and trauma. Continuous and manual bladder irrigation, suprapubic urinary catheters, nephrostomy drains, wound V.A.C. therapy, orthopedic braces, and Patient-Controlled Analgesia infusions. This is a high-functioning unit that boasts exceptionally high employee engagement and patients’ satisfaction scores.
Requirements
- At least one year RN experience
- Graduate from an accredited school for nursing
- Current CA State RN license
- American Heart Association BLS certification
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of acute Med/Surg RN experience.
- At least one year of Acute Long Term Care experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Bariatric Certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Gain exposure to general surgical patients including bariatric, ortho, spinal, urology, medical, telemetry, and trauma.
- Administer continuous and manual bladder irrigation.
- Manage suprapubic urinary catheters.
- Handle nephrostomy drains.
- Utilize wound V.A.C. therapy.
- Apply orthopedic braces.
- Administer Patient-Controlled Analgesia infusions.
Benefits
- New Hires and Relocation Incentives up to $7k
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
