RN - Medical Acute - Green Hospital - Days

Located on the Torrey Pines Mesa near I-5 and Genesee Avenue in La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital has served the greater San Diego community since 1977. We provide some of the region’s best care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs.

Scripps Green Hospital is attached to Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines. Together we offer dozens of medical and surgical services, including cancer care, orthopedic surgery and organ transplantation.

This is a benefit-eligible, full-time position (72 hours every two weeks), working 12-hour day shifts

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

Invest, Empower & Belong. At Scripps Health, your potential is limitless. We're more than a healthcare provider, at Scripps you will join a community where your views, beliefs and values are celebrated. Grow through industry-leading development programs and empower yourself to deliver innovative care. Be a part of an extraordinary team, impacting health in beautiful San Diego.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

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 2026 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.

Since 1977, Scripps Green Hospital has provided La Jolla and the greater San Diego area with top-notch medical care. Scripps Green Hospital is connected to Scripps Clinic, Torrey Pines, where Clinic patients can easily be admitted for medical care and observation.

Join the patient-focused Medical Acute team where you will provide nursing care to a wide demographic of patients on medical, surgical, and oncology units. Prioritizing quality, patient-centered care through advocacy and education while maintaining excellent time management and workflow. You will foster an environment that is focused on restoring function and optimizing care while maintaining the respect, autonomy, and individuality of every patient. You will support your team to ensure optimal patient care and success in your role. Act within the scope of your role as a Registered Nurse and be part of providing the outstanding patient care that Scripps is known for.

As Registered Nurse in Surgical Acute, 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. The RN takes primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under your supervision and works collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

This position is eligible for New Hire and Relocation Incentives 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.

Qualifications - External

Required Experience/Specialized Skills

• 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.

#LI-JS1

Required Qualification

• One (1) year of recent RN experience.
• California Registered Nurse License
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• One (1) year recent RN experience in Medical Surgical acute 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