RN - DOU - Green Hospital - La Jolla - Casual

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.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Full Time - DOU

Schedule: Casual / Per Diem | 12-hour Day shifts

Location: Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla

Scripps Green Hospital is a 173-bed facility serving the La Jolla and greater San Diego communities since 1977. Known for outstanding clinical care, the hospital offers a broad range of medical and surgical services, including organ transplantation, oncology, orthopedic surgery, and blood and bone marrow transplantation.

Join the fast-paced Definitive Observation Unit (DOU) as a Registered Nurse. This 38-bed, stepdown-level unit provides care for postoperative spine surgery patients, higher-acuity medical-surgical patients, and stroke and neurology patients. Nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:3 or 1:4 , based on patient acuity.

Responsibilities

As a Definitive Observation RN, you will

• Coordinate and provide individualized patient care in a stepdown/observation setting
• Monitor postoperative patients, including vital signs and clinical status
• Recognize and communicate changes in patient condition promptly to physicians and the care team
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support safe, effective care transitions
• Maintain clear, compassionate communication with patients and their families
• Promote an environment focused on restoring function, optimizing care, and honoring each patient’s dignity, autonomy, and individuality

The DOU features primarily private patient rooms, many with views of the Pacific Ocean and Torrey Pines Golf Course. You will join a supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional care for patients with complex and evolving clinical needs.

Required Qualifications

• Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
• Current CA RN License
• One (1) year of RN experience, 6 months in Inpatient environment
• Current American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider, BLS Certification
• Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
• Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors

Preferred Qualifications

• Six (6) months of RN experience Tele, DOU, PCU or Stepdown
• ACLS certification
• NIHSS certification
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing

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