RN - Surgical Acute - Mercy San Diego - Days
Scripps Health
Summary
This is a benefited, full-time position working 12-hr DAY shifts. Located at Scripps Mercy San Diego campus in the community of Hillcrest.
Job description
Responsibilities
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 peritoneal dialysis treatments and administration. This is a high-functioning unit that boasts exceptionally high employee engagement and patients' satisfaction scores.
Required Qualifications
- At least one year RN experience
- Graduate from an accredited school for nursing
- Current CA State RN license
- American Heart Association BLS certification
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
Requirements
- At least one year RN experience
- Graduate from an accredited school for nursing
- Current CA State RN license
- American Heart Association BLS certification
- 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
Benefits
- Relocation incentives
- Hiring incentives
- Professional development programs
- Transitional 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.