Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospitals and 19 outpatient facilities, which treat half a million patients annually through 2,600 affiliated physicians.
This is a Full-Time (72 hours per pay period) position, with a 12-hour day shift schedule on variable days of the week that includes holidays and weekends.
Located at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Chula Vista.
New Hire Bonus eligible 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?
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
- #5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2023
- #78 in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care
- #95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023
- 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.
The Medical Acute/Stepdown Unit at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista is currently a 34-bed unit. Patient population includes stroke, cardiac, S/P coronary angiography patients, and critical drip protocols patients. The unit focuses on patients that need continuous cardiac monitoring for myocardial infraction, chest pain, unstable angina, hypertension, percutaneous coronary intervention, diabetes, and renal failure.
As an RN in the Medical Acute/Stepdown Unit at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista, you will rotate between patients in two levels of care: step-down and med/surg/tele. You must be comfortable using cardiac rhythm interpretation, cardiac drips, and respiratory support. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 months experience working in a like unit such as SDU, PCU or DOU and at least 1 year of experience as an RN in an inpatient setting.
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.
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Required Qualifications:
- Current BLS and ACLS through American Heart Association.
- Current CA RN License.
- One (1) year of recent RN experience (at least 6 months in an inpatient setting).
- Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.
- Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least six (6) months of experience in Acute Care Medical.Surgical/Telemetry/Stepdown/DOU/PCU/LTAC/SNF/Post-Acute RN.
- NIHSS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire.
- PCCN certification.
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.
Position Pay Range: $57.00-$81.60/hour