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Registered Nurse Operating Room - La Jolla Orthopedic

La Jolla, CA

$60–$64/hr

About $125k–$133k/yr

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Posted May 27, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 16, 2026

What this means for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $125k–$133k a year. It's a day shift — the busiest hours, the fullest crew, and your evenings back.

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About this role

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Overview: At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy. What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values: Clinical quality Integrity Service excellence Teamwork Accountability Continuous improvement Inclusion Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America. At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits. Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will. Accountabilities / Responsibilities: We are actively hiring for an Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room. Promote the mission, vision, and values of SCA. Assess patient status throughout the perioperative episode of care. Develop an individualized perioperative patient plan of care. Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning perioperative patient care. Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. One year of OR and/or medical / surgical nursing experience preferred. Current state nursing licensure to practice in good standings. Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 of employment or documentation of current BLS certification. Successful completion of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification. Successful completion of Pediatric Advance Life support (PALS) course is required when pediatric care is included in the facility scope of services within 90 days of employment or documentation of current PALS certification. Specialty certification in Perioperative Nursing is preferred. Min: USD $60.00/Hr. Max: USD $64.00/Hr.

Skills for this role

Perioperative careOperating roomPatient assessmentTreatment planningOrthopedics

Certifications

BLSACLSPALSCNOR

Requirements

  • RN
  • Direct patient care
  • Nursing
  • Surgery
  • RN License
  • Hourly pay
  • PALS Certification
  • BLS Certification
  • OR experience

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • CFRGS

Living in La Jolla, CA

La Jolla is a coastal San Diego enclave known for rugged shorelines, tide pools, and the renowned Scripps institution complex. Nurses drawn to seaside living will find a relaxed, upscale community with quick Pacific access and marine wildlife sightings along the cliffs.

State price level · California
11% above the national average
State index 110.7 (100 = national)

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities

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Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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