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Registered Nurse Operating Room II, Pool - Surgical Center of San Diego

SCA Health

San Diego, California

$49–$59/hr

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Posted Aug 24, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 25, 2026

What this means for you

SCA Health runs at clinic pace — scheduled patients and predictable hours. 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 $49.00/Hr. Max: USD $59.00/Hr.

Skills for this role

Perioperative CarePatient AssessmentTreatment Planning

Certifications

BLSACLSPALS

Requirements

  • RN

Benefits

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

About the employer

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SCA Health
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SCA Health, formerly known as Surgical Care Affiliates, is a specialty care organization headquartered in Deerfield, IL with a significant presence in Boynton Beach, FL. As part of Optum (a UnitedHealth Group company), SCA Health operates a network of more…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Part of Optum/UnitedHealth Group providing large-network resources and stability
  • Service-oriented culture with community service and philanthropic activities
  • Employees report a clear sense of purpose in their work

What reviewers flag

  • Low management rating of 2.3/5 on Indeed, indicating concerns about leadership quality
  • Job security and advancement rated poorly at 2.4/5 on Indeed
  • Culture rated below average at 2.6/5 with concerns about trust in colleagues and sense of belonging
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Living in San Diego, CA

San Diego pairs year-round beach weather with a laid-back outdoor lifestyle that makes it easy to trade scrubs for surfboards after a shift. Balboa Park offers trails and museums, while neighborhoods like Hillcrest give nurses walkable dining and nightlife options.

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Metro price level · San Diego area
12% above the national average
BEA index 111.9 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$2,313/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$108,077/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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

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