RN - ICU - La Jolla - Nights
Scripps Health
Summary
Scripps Green Hospital is a 173-bed facility that has served the La Jolla and greater San Diego communities since 1977. We are the only transplant hospital for the Scripps system, transplanting liver, kidney and pancreas. Our 24-bed mixed ICU is a teaching facility with in-house Intensive Care Pulmonologists who manage patients closely with nursing collaboration.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Providing direct patient care within the scope of your practice.
- Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care, and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes.
- With quality patient and family-centered care in mind, the RN takes primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under their supervision.
- Work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.
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 Certification
- Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
- Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)
Benefits
- New Hire Incentive
- Relocation Incentive
- Retention Incentive
Company overview
Scripps Health is a prominent nonprofit healthcare system based in San Diego, California, recognized as one of the region's largest and most comprehensive medical providers. Founded in 1924, the organization operates five acute-care hospital campuses across San Diego County, along with numerous outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, and affiliated physician groups. Scripps is renowned for its clinical excellence, consistently ranking among the nation's top hospitals in various specialties including cardiology, orthopedics, and cancer care. The system maintains strong affiliations with leading academic institutions and operates the Scripps Research Translational Institute, which focuses on genomic medicine and personalized healthcare. As a community-focused organization, Scripps Health provides a full continuum of care from primary and preventive services to complex specialty treatments and emergency care, serving over 700,000 patients annually. The system is also a major teaching institution with residency and fellowship programs across multiple medical specialties.