RN - Surgery (OR) - Varied shift - La Jolla
Scripps Health
Summary
This is a full-time, benefited OR RN position located in our brand new tower at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. The shift is a 12-hour varied shift and may be 0630–1900, 1800–0630, or 1030–2300. The night shift does not require call, but the other shifts will require weekend availability and call rotation.
Job description
Department Overview
Our OR department features 16 operating rooms, including 4 open-heart suites, 2 hybrid ORs, 3 robotic rooms, 1 eye room, and a dedicated trauma team. We perform 40-50 surgeries daily, offering a dynamic, fast-paced environment that encourages growth and professional development.
Required
- California Registered Nurse License
- One year of recent RN experience circulating in the Operating Room
- Current American Heart Association BLS provider certification
- Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
- Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors
- Registered Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in nursing
- Experience in general, robotics, orthopedic and gynecological surgeries
- Trauma experience
- CNOR
Requirements
- California Registered Nurse License
- One year of recent RN experience circulating in the Operating Room
- Current American Heart Association BLS provider certification
- Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
- Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors
- Registered Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)
- Experience in general, robotics, orthopedic and gynecological surgeries (preferred)
- Trauma experience (preferred)
- CNOR (preferred)
Benefits
- New Hire Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Professional development programs
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.