Scripps is a $4.3 billion nonprofit integrated health system in San Diego that treats over 700,000 patients annually with 5 acute-care hospitals, 29 outpatient centers, 13 walk-in clinics, 4 emergency rooms, 3 urgent care centers and hundred's of physician offices.

Scripps Health has been named one of the top employers in the nation by Fortune magazine for the 15th time. The 26th annual 100 Best Companies to Work For list ranked Scripps No. 95. It was the only San Diego County company to receive the honor.

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego is located in the heart of Hillcrest. Our nurses have the distinction of working in the longest established hospital and the only Catholic medical center in San Diego. Supporting excellence in patient and family-centered care, the Medical Acute unit provides exceptional patient service with the "Mercy style of care". With the belief that the mind, body, and spirit each play an integral part in the healing process, we care for our patients with that philosophy in mind.

The Medical Acute unit is a 36-bed Medical Acute/Telemetry unit. As RN you will perform assessments and prioritize care to a diverse patient population to include chest tubes, wound care, central lines, NG tubes, PCA's, foley catheter placements, and tracheostomy care. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and utilize all resources to provide safe and optimal care.

You will provide direct patient care within the scope of your practice. Patient care includes assessment, planning, and implementing a plan of care and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes. You will take primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under your supervision. Work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care. Additionally, you will respond appropriately and delegate care responsibility during medical and psychiatric emergencies.

This is a Full-Time 12-hour Night shift position located at Scripps Mercy San Diego.

This position is eligible for New Hire Bonus up to $7K

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 Experience/Specialized Skills:

• One (1) year RN experience.
• 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

Required Certification/Registration:

• Current CA RN
• License Current BLS through American Heart Association

Preferred Education/Course(s)/Training:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• One (1) year recent acute care experience in Medical Acute highly preferred.

• Two (2) years recent Long Term Acute care nursing preferred.