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RN - Trauma Med/Surg - La Jolla

Join the Trauma Med/Surg team at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and provide exceptional care to trauma and post-surgical medical/surgical patients at one of California's premier Level I Trauma Centers.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 15

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour day shifts · Days 12-hour Days Shifts (including weekends)36 hours a week (72 hours per two-week pay period)
Unit and setting
Trauma Med/Surg Unit · Hospital trauma and post-surgical medical/surgical patients
License
RN license California Registered Nurse LicenseCalifornia RN license
Term
Permanent Registered Nurse RN - Full Time - Trauma Med/SurgFull time

Do you qualify?

License
California RN license California Registered Nurse License Check your license
Certification
Current American Heart Association BLS Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
Experience
1 year recent RN experience, 6 months in inpatient setting One (1) year of recent RN experience (6 months in Inpatient Setting such as Acute Care, LTAC, Acute Rehab or SNF)
Also asks
Speak, read and follow instructions in English Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
Also asks
Demonstrate positive behaviors Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors

Preferred

Education
Bachelor's degree in nursing Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Experience
1 year recent RN experience in Acute Care or LTAC One (1) year of recent RN experience in Acute Care or LTAC
Experience
Stepdown trauma patient care Experience with stepdown Trauma patient care

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for California staff rolesCalifornia staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $96/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $73/hr, across 3,751 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$7,000
Bonus
New hire and relocation incentive up to $7K This position is eligible for New Hire and Relocation Incentives up to $7K
Bonus
Internal candidates not eligible for hiring incentives Internal candidates
Bonus
Retention incentive with continuation criteria 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)
Bonus
Remaining incentive may be forfeited on transfer 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.Transfers to other locations, unless specifically noted in your offer letter

Benefits

  • New Hire and Relocation Incentives up to $7K

The role and schedule

Day to day
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
Day to day
Implement and evaluate nursing interventions Implement and evaluate nursing interventions to support optimal patient outcomes.
Day to day
Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans based on clinical needs.
Day to day
Coordinate care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team Coordinate care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless, evidence-based treatment.
Day to day
Serve as primary nurse for assigned patients Serve as the primary nurse for your patients, promoting healing while respecting each patient's dignity, autonomy, and individual goals.
Care model
Model Care Unit Our 22-bed Trauma Med/Surg Unit is a fast-paced, high-acuity Model Care Unit where collaboration, clinical excellence, and compassionate care are at the center of everything we do.
Care model
primary nursing
Unit size
22-bed unit
Hours stated
72 hours per 2-week pay period | 12-hour Days Shifts (including weekends)
Weekends
Includes weekends 12-hour Days Shifts (including weekends)

Support on this unit

Nurse to patient
1:4–1:5 The unit maintains a 4:1 or 5:1 nurse-to-patient ratio in accordance with California Title 22 guidelines, allowing nurses to provide safe, high-stated in this posting

The workplace

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Scripps Health
Health system employer

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Med surg A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

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Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has served the greater San Diego community since 1924. For more than a century, we continue to provide distinguished care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs. Scripps La Jolla was the first in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association.

Scripps La Jolla shares a campus with the Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and the renowned Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. We’re also home to notable specialty programs, including cancer care, heart surgery, orthopedic surgery, labor and delivery services (including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit) and a nationally designated Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Registered Nurse RN – Full Time – Trauma Med/Surg

Schedule

72 hours per 2-week pay period | 12-hour Days Shifts (including weekends)

Location: Scripps Memorial La Jolla

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

Registered Nurse (RN) – Trauma Med/Surg

Join the Trauma Med/Surg team at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and provide exceptional care to trauma and post-surgical medical/surgical patients at one of California's premier Level I Trauma Centers.

Our 22-bed Trauma Med/Surg Unit is a fast-paced, high-acuity Model Care Unit where collaboration, clinical excellence, and compassionate care are at the center of everything we do. The unit maintains a 4:1 or 5:1 nurse-to-patient ratio in accordance with California Title 22 guidelines, allowing nurses to provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

In This Role, You Will

Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care. Implement and evaluate nursing interventions to support optimal patient outcomes. Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans based on clinical needs. Coordinate care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless, evidence-based treatment. Serve as the primary nurse for your patients, promoting healing while respecting each patient's dignity, autonomy, and individual goals. Thrive in a collaborative environment where experienced colleagues are committed to supporting your professional growth and success.

New Hire and Relocation Incentive eligible up to $7K , including relocation.

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

One (1) year of recent RN experience (6 months in Inpatient Setting such as Acute Care, LTAC, Acute Rehab or SNF) California Registered Nurse License Current American Heart Association BLS Certification Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
  • One (1) year of recent RN experience in Acute Care or LTAC
  • Experience with stepdown Trauma patient care

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?

In La Jolla, CA

La Jolla, CA

Living costs about 11% above the US average

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