This is a Full time, benefited RN role in the PreOp-PACU department at Mercy SD. The varied shifts are 0800-2030/0900-2130/1000-2230 with some weekends and call. It is 72 hours per 2 week pay period.

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.
• Beckers 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

As an RN in the Pre-Op/PACU you will be responsible for

• pre-anesthesia preparation and observation and maintenance during the procedure
• monitoring and caring for patients are they are coming out of sedation after surgery.
• Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes
• Works collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

Required:

• One (1) year of recent RN experience in an acute care setting
• California Registered Nurse License
• Current BLS, ACLS from American Heart Association certifications
• Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
• Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing

• PACU, ICU experience