RN DOU - Mercy San Diego - Nights

Description

Registered Nurse RN - Full Time - DOU - Stepdown Unit
Schedule: 72 hours per 2-week pay period | 12-hour Night Shifts (including weekends)
Location: Scripps Mercy San Diego (Hillcrest)

This position is eligible for New Hire and Relocation Incentives 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.

We invite you to join our 46-bed Definitive Observations Unit (DOU) at Scripps Mercy San Diego. We are the Cardiac Stepdown unit - our highly engaged nurses provide exceptional patient care in a compassionate, welcoming environment. Our nurses thrive in a culture that is team-oriented and focused on quality care. The ideal candidate will have a minimum 12 months of RN experience with 6 months in an inpatient setting such as SNF, LTAC or Acute Care. Experience in PCU, Stepdown or Tele is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

* Providing 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.

* Peritoneal dialysis treatments and administration

* With quality patient and family-centered care in mind, the RN takes primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under their supervision.

* Work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

Weekend requirements consists of 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period. On-call shifts are assigned on a rotating basis, similar to floating to Med/Surg or Tele Units.

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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:

• Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
• Current CA RN License
• One (1) year of RN experience, 6 months in Stepdown Unit
• Current American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider, BLS & ACLS 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 - Cardiac Focus
• NIHSS certification
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Experience with Insulin Drips
• PD Certified

Job: RN Primary Location: Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO Work Locations: SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO 4077 FIFTH AVENUE SAN DIEGO 92103 Organization: Scripps Mercy San Diego Job Posting: Aug 14, 2026, 5:21:52 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.