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RN - Emergency Services - Hillcrest - Varied

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Hillcrest

San Diego, California

Join our Emergency Services Department as a Registered Nurse (RN) at our Level I Trauma Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, where the RN will provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 26

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour · Varied shifts Schedule: 72 hours per 2-week pay period | 12-hour Varied shifts (including weekends)36 hours a week (72 hours per two-week pay period)
Unit and setting
Emergency Services Department · Hospital
License
RN license Active California RN licenseCalifornia RN license
Term
Permanent Registered Nurse (RN) - Full TimeFull Time

Do you qualify?

License
California RN license Active California RN license Check your license
Certification
BLS Healthcare Provider Certification through American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS Healthcare Provider Certifications through American Heart Association
Certification
ACLS Healthcare Provider Certification through American Heart Association
Certification
PALS Healthcare Provider Certification through American Heart Association
Education
Registered Nursing Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing
Experience
1 year of experience in adult emergency services
Experience
adult emergency services 1 year of experience in adult emergency services
Also asks
Have excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate positive behaviors
Also asks
Speak, read and follow instructions in English Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English.

Preferred

Certification
CEN - Certified Emergency Nursing CEN - Certified Emergency Nursing .
Education
Bachelor's degree in nursing Bachelor’s degree in nursing
Experience
Experience in a trauma center ER

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of San Diego staff RN paySan Diego staff RN postings that state pay run $39/hr to $65/hr, the middle half $42/hr to $62/hr, across 97 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 $7K .
Bonus
Retention incentive retention criteria Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
Bonus
Incentive bonus forfeiture policy 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 letterTransfers 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

The role and schedule

Day to day
Provide direct patient care within scope of practice
Day to day
Conduct patient care assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care, and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes Conduct patient care assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care, and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes.
Day to day
Take primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under their supervision Take primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under their supervision.
Day to day
Works collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care Works collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.
Unit size
49 beds With an average of 250 visits per day, this ED includes 49 beds and designated Psych and Fast Track areas.
Hours stated
72 hours per 2-week pay period | 12-hour Varied shifts (including weekends)
Weekends
including weekends Schedule: 72 hours per 2-week pay period | 12-hour Varied shifts (including weekends)
Details
Average of 250 visits per day
Details
ED includes designated Psych and Fast Track areas
Details
Level I Trauma Center

The workplace

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Scripps Health
Health system employer
Hospital
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego
Address
4077 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92103

About Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
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Your fit

On your path

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Original listing

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Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.

Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego’s campus includes the O’Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit (including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit).

Registered Nurse (RN) – Full Time

Schedule

72 hours per 2-week pay period | 12-hour Varied shifts (including weekends)

Location: Scripps Mercy Hospital, Hillcrest

This position is eligible for New Hire and Relocation Incentives up to $7K .

Join our Emergency Services Department as a Registered Nurse (RN) at our Level I Trauma Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, where the RN will provide direct patient care within the scope of practice. With an average of 250 visits per day, this ED includes 49 beds and designated Psych and Fast Track areas.

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, located in the heart of Hillcrest, is the county’s oldest medical center, founded in 1890. Our hospital provides a comprehensive range of services, including 24-hour emergency care, robotic surgery, prenatal services with NICU support, and outpatient rehabilitation.

Additional Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

Conduct patient care assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care, and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes. Take primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under their supervision. Works collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

New Hire and Relocation Incentive eligible. Ask your Talent Advisor for details.

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 Qualifications

Registered Nursing Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing Active California RN license BLS, ACLS, PALS Healthcare Provider Certifications through American Heart Association 1 year of experience in adult emergency services Have excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate positive behaviors Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a trauma center ER Bachelor’s degree in nursing CEN – Certified Emergency Nursing .

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?

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego · San Diego, CA

San Diego, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 12% above the US average

Median rent
$2,313/mo
Household income
$108,077/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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