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RN - General Surgery & Medical Acute - La Jolla - Nights

Scripps Health

La Jolla, California

Health system employer

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Posted Apr 22, 2026 · Last seen active Jun 19, 2026

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Nights

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Collaborate and establish trust with surgeons, physician assistants, cardiologist general medical practitioners, family nurse practitioners, charge nurse, nurse assistants and other various care team…

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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Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

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  • Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • 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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