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RN - DOU - Green Hospital - La Jolla (NIGHTS)

Scripps Health

  • La Jolla, CA
  • 9 days ago

    Highlights

    This 38-bed, stepdown-level unit provides care for postoperative spine surgery patients, higher-acuity medical-surgical patients, and stroke and neurology patients. Known for outstanding clinical care, the hospital offers a broad range of medical and surgical services, including organ transplantation, oncology, orthopedic surgery, and blood and bone marrow transplantation.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLa Jolla, CA
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1924
    Websitehttp://www.scripps.org/careers

    Description

    Job Description - RN - DOU - Green Hospital - La Jolla (NIGHTS) (262005563)

    Job Description

    RN - DOU - Green Hospital - La Jolla (NIGHTS) - 262005563

    Description

    Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time - DOU

    Schedule: 72 hours per 2-week pay period | 12-hour Night shifts (including weekends - 5 shifts (1 Friday, 1 Saturday, 1 Sunday +2 F/Sa/Sun of choice) per 4 week schedule

    Location: Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla

    This position is eligible for New Hire and Relocation Incentives up to $7K .

    Scripps Green Hospital is a 173-bed facility serving the La Jolla and greater San Diego communities since 1977. Known for outstanding clinical care, the hospital offers a broad range of medical and surgical services, including organ transplantation, oncology, orthopedic surgery, and blood and bone marrow transplantation.

    Join the fast-paced Definitive Observation Unit (DOU) as a Registered Nurse. This 38-bed, stepdown-level unit provides care for postoperative spine surgery patients, higher-acuity medical-surgical patients, and stroke and neurology patients. Nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:3 or 1:4, based on patient acuity.

    Responsibilities

    As a Definitive Observation RN, you will:

    • Coordinate and provide individualized patient care in a stepdown/observation setting
    • Monitor postoperative patients, including vital signs and clinical status
    • Recognize and communicate changes in patient condition promptly to physicians and the care team
    • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support safe, effective care transitions
    • Maintain clear, compassionate communication with patients and their families
    • Promote an environment focused on restoring function, optimizing care, and honoring each patient's dignity, autonomy, and individuality

    The DOU features primarily private patient rooms, many with views of the Pacific Ocean and Torrey Pines Golf Course. You will join a supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional care for patients with complex and evolving clinical needs.

    The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

    • Internal candidates
    • Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago

    In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met:

    • Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
    • Must remain in original department/specialty
    • Must remain in original Job Title
    • Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.

    Qualifications

    Required Qualifications:

    • Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
    • Current CA RN License
    • One (1) year of RN experience, 6 months in Inpatient environment
    • Current American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider, BLS Certification
    • Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
    • Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Six (6) months of RN experience Tele, DOU, PCU or Stepdown
    • ACLS certification
    • NIHSS certification
    • Bachelor''s degree in Nursing

    Job

    : RN

    Primary Location

    : Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL

    Work Locations

    :

    SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL

    10666 N. TORREY PINES ROAD

    LA JOLLA 92037

    Organization

    : Scripps Green Hospital

    Job Posting

    : Sep 26, 2026, 10:23:06 AM

    Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

    Minimum Rate (USD)

    : 59.16 -

    Maximum Rate (USD)

    : 85.68

    In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

    About Company

    Change lives. Starting with yours.

    At Scripps, we're interested in people who are interested in new possibilities. People who can handle the small stuff without losing sight of the big picture. Who build bridges, not walls, knowing we can do more together than we can alone.

    Here, you'll be part of a team that delivers outstanding healthcare in a supportive, respectful environment that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work.
    You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates.
    So if you're open to change, go ahead and open the door to possibilities.

    There is no better time than now to join the Scripps Health team. Our dedication to providing a superior workplace has earned us numerous accolades, including one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE Magazine, among the "Best Employers for Workers Over age 50" by AARP, and listed among the "100 Best Employers" by Working Mother Magazine among others. We realize that our employees are our most valuable asset, so we have created a culture that offers unlimited opportunities for growth and career satisfaction.

    Our history of medical excellence and community-based care spans more than 80 years. We credit our tradition of health care excellence to the dedicated individuals who make up the Scripps team. World-renowned for diagnosis, treatment and management of disease, Scripps is at the forefront of medical innovation, clinical research and technology.

    • Five hospital campuses
    • Clinic locations throughout San Diego
    • More than 2,600 affiliated physicians
    • Home health care and associated support services

    We're proud of the range and quality of the benefits we offer to our employees, from massage therapy and our Scripps Wellness Program to tuition reimbursement, growth opportunities and work/life resources. There's a lot more to our benefits than your typical plan.

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