RN - Medical Oncology - La Jolla - Full Time - Night
This is a full-time 12-hr Night shift position located in La Jolla.
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Sep 25
- Shift and hours
- 12-hr · Night shift This is a full-time 12-hr Night shift position located in La Jolla.
- Unit and setting
- Medical Oncology unit · Hospital Join Scripps Health at Registered Nurse - RN - Medical Oncology unit and make a positive difference in the lives of the patients we serve.
- License
- RN licenseCurrent CA RN License
- Term
- Permanent This is a full-time 12-hr Night shift position located in La Jolla.Full-time
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current CA RN License Check your license
- Certification
- Current American Heart Association BLS
- Education
- Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.
- Experience
- One year RN experience One year RN experience.
- Experience
- One year acute care RN in Oncology
- Also asks
- Speak, read and follow instructions in English Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English.
- Also asks
- Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Also asks
- Demonstrate positive behaviors Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for California staff rolesCalifornia staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $96/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $73/hr, across 3,751 postings.
- Sign-on bonus
- $7,000
- Bonus
- New Hire and Relocation Incentives up to $7K This position is eligible for New Hire and Relocation Incentives up to $7KInternal candidates and rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago are not eligible; must remain in original hired FTE Status, Shift, department/specialty, and Job Title
Benefits
- Professional development programs
The role and schedule
- Precepting
- You would precept other nurses As a Model Care and designated training unit, you will have the opportunity to positively impact new nurses and be part of fostering new grads to be successful.
- Unit
- 60 bed Med/Surg and Oncology unit This 60 bed Med/Surg and Oncology unit prides itself on offering excellence in patient care.
- Day to day
- direct patient care within scope of practice With a 4/5:1 Nurse to Patient ratio, you will provide direct patient care within the scope of your practice.
- Day to day
- assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care, and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes.
- Day to day
- take primary responsibility for care delivered by the Care Team under supervision You will take primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under his/her supervision.
- Day to day
- collaborate with members of the patient care team Work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.
- Unit size
- 60 bed
- Details
- 59 intensive care unit beds
Support on this unit
- Nurse to patient
- 1:5 stated in this posting
The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026 · ANCC.
- Hospital
- Scripps Memorial Hospital LA JOLLA
- Address
- 9888 GENESEE AVENUE, LA JOLLA, CA, 92037
- CMS rating
- 5 of 5 stars
- Beds
- 405
- Magnet
- Designated since 2005
About SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Oncology is a specialty you move into. Chemo cards are the working credential; infusion hires in too.
Original listing
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Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has served the greater San Diego community since 1924. For more than a century, we continue to provide distinguished care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs. Scripps La Jolla was the first in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association.
Scripps La Jolla shares a campus with the Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and the renowned Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. We’re also home to notable specialty programs, including cancer care, heart surgery, orthopedic surgery, labor and delivery services (including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit) and a nationally designated Comprehensive Stroke Center.
This is a full-time 12-hr Night shift position located in La Jolla.
Invest, Empower & Belong. At Scripps Health, your potential is limitless. We're more than a healthcare provider, at Scripps you will join a community where your views, beliefs and values are celebrated. Grow through industry-leading development programs and empower yourself to deliver innovative care. Be a part of an extraordinary team, impacting health in beautiful San Diego.
Why join Scripps Health?
Award-winning Workplace
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 2025. 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 150 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.
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has been providing quality clinical and surgical services since 1924. For over 90 years, Scripps Memorial Hospital has been recognized as a premier medical center for quality patient care and a wide array of medical services. Specialized cardiac care with one of only two outpatient cardiac catheterization labs in the state, 59 intensive care unit beds, cancer care, orthopedic services, women’s health, including OB-GYN and labor and delivery services, are just a portion of what Scripps Memorial La Jolla has to offer. This nationally recognized Southern California hospital also provides a Level I Trauma center and 24-hour emergency services.
As a designated Magnet Hospital, Scripps Memorial La Jolla was the first San Diego hospital honored by the American Nursing Association for delivering excellence in patient care.
Join Scripps Health at Registered Nurse – RN – Medical Oncology unit and make a positive difference in the lives of the patients we serve. This 60 bed Med/Surg and Oncology unit prides itself on offering excellence in patient care. As a Model Care and designated training unit, you will have the opportunity to positively impact new nurses and be part of fostering new grads to be successful.
With a 4/5:1 Nurse to Patient ratio, you will provide direct patient care within the scope of your practice. Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care, and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes. You will take primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under his/her supervision. Work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.
This position is eligible for New Hire and Relocation Incentives up to $7K
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.
Required Experience/Specialized Skills
Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing. CA RN License One year RN experience. Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English. Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors.
Required Certification/Registration
- Current CA RN License
- Current American Heart Association BLS
- One year acute care RN in Oncology
At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization 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 unlock your potential.
Position Pay Range: $59.16-$85.68/hour
What's around it?
La Jolla, CA
Living costs about 11% above the US average