RN - ICU - Float Pool - Mercy Hospitals

Job Description

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Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.

Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista. 

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego’s campus includes the O’Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit (including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit).

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Registered Nurse (RN) – Full Time
Schedule: 72 hours per 2-week pay period | 12-hour Day shifts
Location: Scripps Mercy San Diego

This position is eligible for New Hire 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. 

Why join Scripps Health?  

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered, and your abilities are appreciated:

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• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
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• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
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• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
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• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
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• 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.
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• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
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The Site-Based Float Pool at Scripps Mercy San Diego and Chula Vista provides essential nursing support to Intensive Care Units (ICUs). Nurses enjoy flexibility, teamwork, and leadership support while floating between units. As a Critical Care nurse, you'll join a skilled team focused on delivering excellent care. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, and implementing patient care, while evaluating progress towards outcomes. The RN takes primary responsibility for patient care and collaborates with the care team to ensure optimal results in a family-centered environment.

The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

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• Internal candidates
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• Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago
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In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met:

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• Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
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• Must remain in original department/specialty
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• Must remain in original Job Title
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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:

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• Registered Nursing Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing
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• Active California RN license
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• American Heart Association BLS and ACLS Healthcare Provider Certifications
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• 1 year of recent adult ICU/CCU experience
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• Must be willing to float to other units
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• Be able to speak, read and following instructions in English
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• Have excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate positive behaviors
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Preferred Qualifications:

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• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
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• Previous DOU/PCU or Stepdown experience.
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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.
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\n Position Pay Range: $59.16-$85.68/hour\n