RN - Definitive Observation Unit / Stepdown - Nights

Scripps Health

La Jolla, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiac Monitoring, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Electrocardiogram, English Language, Hospital, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Medication Administration, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Offer Letters, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Registered Nurse (RN), Telemetry, Titration, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
La Jolla, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Description - RN - Definitive Observation Unit / Stepdown - Nights (262002305)

Job Description

RN - Definitive Observation Unit / Stepdown - Nights - 262002305

Description

Full-Time | 12-Hour Night Shift

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Join our highly engaged team of Registered Nurses in the 72 Bed, Definitive Observation Unit (DOU) located within the Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. Our DOU specializes in Cardiac Care (Intervention, Pre/Post Open Heart Surgery and LVADs).

Our DOU is a fast-paced unit with high turnover in patient population. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, engaged, resilient and someone that thrives in a challenging and ever-evolving work environment.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care within the scope of his/her practice.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Provide direct care to patients with acute cardiac diagnoses / conditions
  • Perform continuous cardiac monitoring and interpret telemetry, EKGs
  • Administer cardiac medications, titrate drips within systemwide and clinical protocols
  • Support recovery of pre and post pen heart surgery, pre and post interventional and LVAD patients
  • Respond to changes in patient status
  • Educate Patient / families of plan of care

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 his/her supervision. Works collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

New Hire and Relocation Incentive eligible. Ask your Talent Advisor for details.

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

Required Qualifications:

  • One (1) year of recent RN experience (6 months in an inpatient setting)
  • Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
  • California Registered Nurse License
  • Current American Heart Association BLS
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors
  • Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor''s degree in nursing
  • Experience in telemetry, cardiac care or cardiac stepdown preferred
  • Current American Heart Association ACLS.

Job

: RN

Primary Location

: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA

Work Locations

:

SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA

9888 GENESEE AVE

LA JOLLA 92037

Organization

: Scripps La Jolla Hospital

Job Posting

: Mar 26, 2026, 11:52:06 PM

Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Minimum Rate (USD)

: 59.16 -

Maximum Rate (USD)

: 85.68

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

About the Company

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Scripps Health

Change lives. Starting with yours.

At Scripps, we're interested in people who are interested in new possibilities. People who can handle the small stuff without losing sight of the big picture. Who build bridges, not walls, knowing we can do more together than we can alone.

Here, you'll be part of a team that delivers outstanding healthcare in a supportive, respectful environment 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 open the door to possibilities.

There is no better time than now to join the Scripps Health team. Our dedication to providing a superior workplace has earned us numerous accolades, including one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE Magazine, among the "Best Employers for Workers Over age 50" by AARP, and listed among the "100 Best Employers" by Working Mother Magazine among others. We realize that our employees are our most valuable asset, so we have created a culture that offers unlimited opportunities for growth and career satisfaction.

Our history of medical excellence and community-based care spans more than 80 years. We credit our tradition of health care excellence to the dedicated individuals who make up the Scripps team. World-renowned for diagnosis, treatment and management of disease, Scripps is at the forefront of medical innovation, clinical research and technology.

  • Five hospital campuses
  • Clinic locations throughout San Diego
  • More than 2,600 affiliated physicians
  • Home health care and associated support services

We're proud of the range and quality of the benefits we offer to our employees, from massage therapy and our Scripps Wellness Program to tuition reimbursement, growth opportunities and work/life resources. There's a lot more to our benefits than your typical plan.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1924
WEBSITE
http://www.scripps.org/careers