Job Description

RN – Definitive Observation Unit / Stepdown – Nights - 262004697

Description

Full-Time | 12-Hour Night ShiftScripps Memorial Hospital La JollaJoin our highly engaged team of Registered Nurses in the 72 Bed, Definitive Observation Unit (DOU) located within the Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. Our DOU specializes in Cardiac Care (Intervention, Pre/Post Open Heart Surgery and LVADs). Our DOU is a fast-paced unit with high turnover in patient population. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, engaged, resilient and someone that thrives in a challenging and ever-evolving work environment. The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care within the scope of his/her practice.Key Responsibilities include:- Provide direct care to patients with acute cardiac diagnoses / conditions- Perform continuous cardiac monitoring and interpret telemetry, EKGs- Administer cardiac medications, titrate drips within systemwide and clinical protocols- Support recovery of pre and post pen heart surgery, pre and post interventional and LVAD patients- Respond to changes in patient status- Educate Patient / families of plan of carePatient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes. The RN takes primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under his/her supervision. Works collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care. New Hire and Relocation Incentive eligible. Ask your Talent Advisor for details.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: One (1) year of recent RN experience (6 months in an inpatient setting)Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursingCalifornia Registered Nurse LicenseCurrent American Heart Association BLSExcellent interpersonal skillsMust be able to demonstrate positive behaviorsMust be able to speak, read and follow instructions in EnglishPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in nursingExperience in telemetry, cardiac care or cardiac stepdown preferredCurrent American Heart Association ACLS.

Job

: RN

Primary Location

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

Work Locations

SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA

9888 GENESEE AVE

LA JOLLA 92037

Organization

: Scripps La Jolla Hospital

Job Posting

: Sep 29, 2026, 9:17:48 PM

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.