RN Surgery (OR) Charge - La Jolla Green

Scripps Health

La Jolla, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiovascular, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Employee Orientation, English Language, Forecasting, Gastroenterology, Geography, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Hospital, Leadership, Mentoring, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology, Operating Room Nursing, Orthopedics, Patient Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Player
LOCATION
La Jolla, CA
POSTED
5 days ago

Job Description - RN Surgery (OR) Charge - La Jolla Green (262003399)

Job Description

RN Surgery (OR) Charge - La Jolla Green - 262003399

Description

This is a Full time, benefited position as a OR RN with Charge RN responsibilities over 10 OR surgery suites. The shift is a 12 hour day shift at 0600am - 0630pm, with call and some weekends are required. It is located at Scripps Green in Torrey Pines La Jolla.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

Why join Scripps Health?

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 2026.
  • Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
  • Becker''s Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 165 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.

The Charge OR RN role is responsible for the following:

Manages unit staffing: • Assigns patient according to acuity, geography, staff competence, and continuity of care considerations • Manages assignments • Monitors productivity and forecasts future needs • Facilitates meal breaks • Serves as resource to staff and assists with patient care as necessary • Monitors staff workload and facilitates teamwork • Orients new staff to the unit Demonstrates effective communication • Gives and receives concise report at shift change • Obtains report from staff during the shift and assures problems have been managed. • Mentors interdisciplinary team communication • Facilitates resolution of conflict between staff members and/or patient and family • Facilitates collaboration between nursing staff and physicians • Provides regular positive and constructive feedback to staff

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

  • Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.
  • California Registered Nurse License
  • One (1) year of recent surgery or operating room RN experience
  • 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.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

  • Bachelor''s degree in nursing
  • 2 years or more of related experience
  • Well rounded experience in all OR service lines
  • CNOR certificate
  • Leadership Charge experience

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

: Jun 9, 2026, 4:57:16 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 the Company

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Scripps Health

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.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1924
WEBSITE
http://www.scripps.org/careers