RN – NST ICU – La Jolla – Nights – Bonus Eligible

This is a Full Time, 12 Hour Night Shift (1900-0730), a position benefits eligible, located at Scripps La Jolla campus.

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

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

We invite you to join Scripps Memorial La Jolla, a nationally designated Magnet Hospital, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and recognized Level I Trauma Center. In the 30-bed Neuro-Surgical Trauma ICU (NST ICU), our highly engaged Registered Nurses are part of a Model Care Team, focused on excellent standardized practices and evidence-based patient-centered care.

NST ICU specializes in caring for acute patients with a variety of disease states. As a destination center for higher level of Neuro-Surgical Trauma care in Southern California, NST ICU implements progressive programs and therapies. As a member of our team, you will gain experience in:

· Trauma surgery care, trauma care, or care of critically injured trauma patient

·Comprehensive Stroke Care

·Neurosurgery

EVD, Camino, Licox, Lumbar drain

·Interventional Radiology

·Shock and advanced resuscitation measures

·Mechanical circulatory support

CRRT, MTP, Target Temperature Management

Responsibilities include:

· Providing 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.

· With quality patient and family-centered care in mind, the RN takes primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under their supervision.

· Work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

The ideal candidate will have one year of adult ICU experience, is committed to elevating their professional practice, and seeks to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. The NST ICU is committed to education and hands-on training opportunities to take nurses from novice to expert through our customized training with Clinical Mentors, Educators, and one-on-one preceptorships. If you’re up for the challenge, join our team and experience the rewarding gift you can give to our patients and community.

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 followingcriteria must be met​:

Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offerletter)​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 andmay result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically notedin your offer letter.

RN – NST ICU – La Jolla – Nights – Bonus Eligible

This is a Full Time, 12 Hour Night Shift (1900-0730), a position benefits eligible, located at Scripps La Jolla campus.

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

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

We invite you to join Scripps Memorial La Jolla, a nationally designated Magnet Hospital, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and recognized Level I Trauma Center. In the 30-bed Neuro-Surgical Trauma ICU (NST ICU), our highly engaged Registered Nurses are part of a Model Care Team, focused on excellent standardized practices and evidence-based patient-centered care.

NST ICU specializes in caring for acute patients with a variety of disease states. As a destination center for higher level of Neuro-Surgical Trauma care in Southern California, NST ICU implements progressive programs and therapies. As a member of our team, you will gain experience in:

· Trauma surgery care, trauma care, or care of critically injured trauma patient

·Comprehensive Stroke Care

·Neurosurgery

EVD, Camino, Licox, Lumbar drain

·Interventional Radiology

·Shock and advanced resuscitation measures

·Mechanical circulatory support

CRRT, MTP, Target Temperature Management

Responsibilities include:

· Providing 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.

· With quality patient and family-centered care in mind, the RN takes primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under their supervision.

· Work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

The ideal candidate will have one year of adult ICU experience, is committed to elevating their professional practice, and seeks to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. The NST ICU is committed to education and hands-on training opportunities to take nurses from novice to expert through our customized training with Clinical Mentors, Educators, and one-on-one preceptorships. If you’re up for the challenge, join our team and experience the rewarding gift you can give to our patients and community.

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 followingcriteria must be met​:

Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offerletter)​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 andmay result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically notedin your offer letter.Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursingOne year of recent RN experience in an adult ICUCalifornia Registered Nurse LicenseCurrent American Heart Association BLS and ACLS CertificationMust be able to speak, read and follow instructions in EnglishMust be able to demonstrate positive behaviors

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in NursingNIH CertificationTrauma, neuro, surgical ICU experience is preferredAble to take care of EVDsSix (6) months of RN Progressive Care experienceNursing degree from an accredited school of nursingOne year of recent RN experience in an adult ICUCalifornia Registered Nurse LicenseCurrent American Heart Association BLS and ACLS CertificationMust be able to speak, read and follow instructions in EnglishMust be able to demonstrate positive behaviors

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in NursingNIH CertificationTrauma, neuro, surgical ICU experience is preferredAble to take care of EVDsSix (6) months of RN Progressive Care experience