RN - Surgery (OR) - 3:30 am shift - La Jolla Green

Scripps Health

La Jolla, CA

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LOCATION
La Jolla, CA
POSTED
12 days ago

Job Description - RN - Surgery (OR) - 3:30 am shift - La Jolla Green (262004003)

Job Description

RN - Surgery (OR) - 3:30 am shift - La Jolla Green - 262004003

Description

This is a Full time, benefited, 12 hour early day shift OR RN position 03:30-16:00 with varied call shifts at La Jolla Green in Torrey Pines. The orientation schedule will be 8 hours and a with a day shift start time a few hours later than the above schedule .

There is a bonus of $4K and a relocation incentive $3K to eligible new hires.

This role is a unique position that we are seeking a detail-oriented RN who is able to assist in preparing the operating rooms for scheduled procedures during off-peak hours, will assist with first case preparedness, department breaks, lunches, potential daily room assignment due to staffing needs, continued set ups throughout their shift and turnovers. The RN will assist in ensuring the OR is clean, sterile, verify that all OR equipment is functional, organized and positioned correctly; the OR is and fully equipped before surgery, supporting the surgical team in maintaining a safe and efficient environment.

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 2026.
  • Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
  • Becker''s Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 165 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.

Scripps Green is a 173-bed hospital that has served the La Jolla and greater San Diego communities with distinction since 1977. Join Scripps Green Hospital Surgery Team, which operates in 12 OR suites and sees 900 cases a month. The ideal candidate for the position will have 1 or more years of OR experience, including, but not limited to Ortho (total Joints/LER- lower extremity reconstruction), General, Urology, Vascular, Spine, Plastics, ENT, Robotics, Neuro, and Transplant. This is a busy and fast-paced environment which requires teamwork and cooperation to provide the highest level of patient care.

Apply today and be invited to schedule a phone call with our Talent Advisor, Karley.

  • The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:
  • Internal candidates
  • Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago
  • Candidates with less than 1 year of experience as an RN

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.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • One year of recent RN experience in the Operating Room (Circulating)

  • California Registered Nurse License

  • Current American Heart Association BLS provider certification

  • 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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2 + years surgery experience preferred

  • Bachelor''s degree in nursing

Job

: RN

Primary Location

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

Work Locations

:

SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL

10666 N. TORREY PINES ROAD

LA JOLLA 92037

Organization

: Scripps Green Hospital

Job Posting

: Jul 1, 2026, 5:16:45 AM

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