RN - Surgery (OR) - La Jolla Green
La Jolla, California
- Eligibility
- License
- RN license California Registered Nurse LicenseCalifornia Registered Nurse License
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- California Registered Nurse License Check your license
- Certification
- Current American Heart Association BLS provider certification
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in nursing Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in nursing
- Education
- Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
- Experience
- 2 + years surgery experience preferred Preferred Qualifications: 2 + years surgery experience preferred
- Experience
- One year of recent RN experience in the Operating Room (Circulating)
- Experience
- Preferred circulating experience with ortho, vascular, endovascular, general, ENT, urology, robotics and spine Preferred Qualifications: Preferred circulating experience with ortho, vascular, endovascular, general, ENT, urology, robotics and spine
- Experience
- 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.
- Also asks
- Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English.
- Also asks
- Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors
- Also asks
- 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.
- Also asks
- Position Pay Range: $59.16-$85.68/hour Preferred Qualifications: Position Pay Range: $59.16-$85.68/hour
- Also asks
- Show more Show less Preferred Qualifications: Show more Show less
- Also asks
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Pays above most California staff rolesCalifornia staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $90/hr, the middle half $42/hr to $70/hr, across 2306 postings.
- Sign-on bonus
- $4,000
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
About this role
Located on the Torrey Pines Mesa near I-5 and Genesee Avenue in La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital has served the greater San Diego community since 1977. We provide some of the region’s best care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs.
Scripps Green Hospital is attached to Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines. Together we offer dozens of medical and surgical services, including cancer care, orthopedic surgery and organ transplantation.
This is a Full time, benefited OR RN role at Scripps Green in Torrey Pines La Jolla. Hours are with an alternate work schedule consisting of 0645-1715 and 0645-1730 and on call responsibilities.
There is a bonus of $4K and a relocation incentive $3K to eligible new hires. More details below!
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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. Becker's 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.
Scripps Green is a 173-bed hospital that has served the La Jolla and greater San Diego communities with distinction since 1977.
Join Scripps Green Hospital Surgery Team, which operates in 12 OR suites and sees 900 cases a month. The ideal candidate for the position will have 1 or more years of OR experience, including, but not limited to Ortho (total Joints/LER- lower extremity reconstruction), General, Urology, Vascular, Spine, Plastics, ENT, Robotics, Neuro, and Transplant. This is a busy and fast-paced environment which requires teamwork and cooperation to provide the highest level of patient care.
Responsibilities Include
Provide direct patient care within the scope of his/her 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.
Apply today and be invited to schedule a phone call with our Talent Advisor, Karley.
The following are not eligible for hiring incentives
- Internal candidates
- Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago
- Candidates with less than 1 year of experience as an RN
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.
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Required Qualifications
One year of recent RN experience in the Operating Room (Circulating) California Registered Nurse License Current American Heart Association BLS provider certification Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English. Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
Preferred Qualifications
2 + years surgery experience preferred Bachelor's degree in nursing Preferred circulating experience with ortho, vascular, endovascular, general, ENT, urology, robotics and spine
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
