RN Ambulatory Surgery (OR) - La Jolla

Scripps Health

La Jolla, California

Health system employer

$59.16/hr

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La Jolla, California

RNOperating RoomAmbulatory Surgery

Posted Aug 1, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 2, 2026

What the posting states

Base pay: $59.16/hr
Weekends, holidays, call: Varied shift M-F with a start time between 0630-1000. No weekends, holidays or call.

About this role

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Full time, benefited OR RN position at the Ambulatory surgery center (Ximed) at La Jolla Memorial hospital. Varied shift M-F with a start time between 0630-1000. No weekends, holidays or call. Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice. Patient 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.

Requirements

One (1) year of RN experience in the Operating Room
Current California Registered Nurse License
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association
Current ACLS for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing
Preferred: Ambulatory surgery experience
Preferred: Charge OR RN experience
Preferred: 2 years or more circulating OR experience

Benefits

Incentives up to $7K for eligible new hires
No weekends, holidays or call
Professional development programs
Transitional and professional development programs
Full time benefited position

About the employer

Scripps Health

Health system employer

Scripps Health is a nonprofit health care system based in San Diego, California, operating five hospital campuses, 30 outpatient centers and clinics, and hundreds of affiliated physician offices. Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has served North County's coastal communities since 1978.…

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What reviewers appreciate

Recognized among Fortune's Top 100 US Employers
Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment including surgeons, PAs, NPs, and charge nurses
New Hire Retention Incentive up to $7K for eligible positions

What reviewers flag

Complex patient mix on units like Medical Acute 2 South may create high acuity and demanding workload
Night shift positions (12-hour shifts) may be required for certain roles
No specific salary data publicly available in provided research, making compensation transparency limited for prospective nurses

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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.