RN Surgical Acute 2 North - Encinitas - Nights

This position is eligible for New Hires and Relocation Incentives up to $7k. More details below!

This is a benefited, full time position working 12-hr night shifts from 7pm-7:30am.

Located at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas..

Elevate your career with Scripps Health, where Compassion Meets Excellence.

At Scripps, we don't just offer jobs; we build careers with purpose. Join a team of passionate caregivers and be part of a healthcare system that values patient-centered care and celebrates the extraordinary work you do every day.

Why join Scripps Health?

Award winning workplace:

• Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has been ranked among the top 100 hospitals in the country, based on a study conducted by PINC AI and posted in Fortune Magazine in 2024.
• Fortune Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute named Scripps Health to the 100 Best Places to Work list for the 16^th time in 2024.
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has served North County's coastal communities since 1978. As a Registered Nurse on Surgical Acute 2 North, you will join a team of highly engaged nurses who provide exceptional patient care in a compassionate, welcoming environment. Our nurses thrive in a culture that is team-oriented and focused on quality care and patient experience.

What you will do:

Preform Primary nursing care for patients undergoing Orthopedic, Vascular, GI, GU, GYN surgeries * Assessments, medication administration (Pyxis and Omnicell), wound care, management of lines/ drains/ tubes * Monitor patient progress, laboratory values, vital signs, symptoms, telemetry/ EKG readings * Patient and family education * Collaboration with physicians, PT, OT, case managers, nursing assistants, and various health care team members to achieve optimal patient care * Documentation of patient care, medication administration, care team communication through electronic medical records EPIC system.

This is a high-functioning unit that boasts exceptionally high employee engagement and patients' satisfaction scores.

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:

• Current CA RN License
• One (1) year of recent RN experience.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.
• Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English.
• Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years RN experience in Acute, Long Term Care preferred.
• Previous acute RN experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.