RN - PreOp-PACU - La Jolla

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has served the greater San Diego community since 1924, providing distinguished care with nationally ranked specialty programs. The hospital is the first in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association and shares a campus with the Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center (a Level I Trauma Center) and the renowned Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. Specialty programs include cancer care, heart surgery, orthopedic surgery, labor and delivery services (with a Level III neonatal intensive care unit), and a nationally designated Comprehensive Stroke Center.

About the role

This is a full-time (60 hours per pay period), benefited position as a Registered Nurse in the PreOp-PACU department at our brand-new tower. The role features a 12-hour varied shift, with most shifts starting between 0830 and 1100 (earliest possible start is 0430, latest is 1100). The schedule includes 1-2 call shifts per 4-week period and a minimal rotation of required Saturday shifts.

Join a 62-bed perioperative unit at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, a high-functioning, evidence-driven team within a Magnet hospital and Level I trauma center. You will prepare and recover patients across cardiac cath lab, operating room, interventional radiology, and endoscopy settings, ensuring seamless transitions and top-tier outcomes. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, cutting-edge technology, and a commitment to quality, compassion, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the scope of RN practice, including assessment, planning, and implementing a plan of care.
• Evaluate patients' progress toward expected outcomes.
• Take primary responsibility for patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under your supervision.
• Collaborate with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience.
• Current California RN License.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association.
• Ability to speak, read, and follow instructions in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and positive behaviors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• PreOp-PACU RN experience (strongly preferred).
• ICU or Emergency Department RN experience.
• Flexibility with work environments within the department.

Benefits

At Scripps Health, you will experience a supportive and respected workplace, recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work. Nearly a quarter of employees have been with Scripps for over 10 years, and the organization is Great Place to Work Certified for 2026. Additional highlights include:

• Recognition as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and overall workplace by national publications.
• Inclusion on Becker’s Healthcare 2026 list of 165 top places to work in healthcare.
• Transitional and professional development programs to foster growth in your field and career.
• Nationally recognized specialties in cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Pay

Position pay range: $59.16–$85.68 per hour.