RN - Registered Nurse - Orthopedics & Neurology - Full Time

Description

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 Hillcrest, San Diego.

Elevate your career with Scripps Health, where Compassion Meets Excellence.

Invest, Empower & Belong. At Scripps Health, your potential is limitless. We're more than a healthcare provider. At Scripps you will join a community where your views, beliefs and values are celebrated. Grow through industry-leading development programs and empower yourself to deliver innovative care. Be a part of an extraordinary team, impacting health in beautiful San Diego.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

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 2025.

Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.

Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 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.

We invite you to join the 4th Floor Neuro Stepdown Unit at Scripps Mercy San Diego, where nurses thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment grounded in excellence and quality care. Our unit is deeply committed to patient-centered care and continuous improvement, ensuring the highest standards for those we serve. This is an ideal opportunity for an RN who is passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a meaningful impact every day.

This position is eligible for New Hires and Relocation Incentives up to $7k.

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 Inpatient environment

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 in Neuro Stepdown

NIHSS certification

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

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

May 27, 2026, 10:51:54 PM

Benefit Status

FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Minimum Rate (USD)

59.16 - Maximum Rate (USD) 85.68

Pay Range

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.

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.

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