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RN - Stepdown - Chula Vista - Nights

Scripps Health·Chula Vista, California

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 14 days ago
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About the role

Provide comprehensive care to high-acuity patients in the Stepdown, Telemetry, and Medical-Surgical units, focusing on cardiac and respiratory conditions. Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans and communicate critical patient findings.

This is a full time 12-hour night shift position located at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista.

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.

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered, and your abilities are appreciated: 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 has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.

Scripps named on Becker’s 165 top places to work in healthcare in 2026.

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.

About the Stepdown Unit Our Stepdown Unit at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista is a 35-bed facility focused on high-acuity patients, including those recovering from strokes, cardiac issues, and patients on critical drip protocols.

This unit specializes in continuous cardiac monitoring for conditions such as myocardial infarction, chest pain, unstable angina, hypertension, diabetes, and renal failure.

Located in the vibrant South Bay, our team is known for its collaborative and supportive environment, where patient care and professional growth are top priorities.

We take pride in serving a diverse and complex patient population, while fostering a culture of respect, teamwork, and continuous learning in the heart of this dynamic community.

What you will do: v Provide comprehensive care to Step-Down, Telemetry, and Medical-Surgical patients with a range of conditions, including diabetes, cardiac issues, respiratory illnesses, and post-surgical recovery. v Provide Peritoneal dialysis treatments and administration v Conduct thorough patient evaluations, physical exams, and recorded vital signs with timely and accurate documentation. v Develop personalized nursing care plans and efficiently delegated patient care activities Collaborate with physicians to report patient progress and communicate critical or abnormal findings to ensure high-quality patient care. v Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, mentoring new staff, and communicating effectively with patients and families to ensure compassionate, high-quality care.

This position is eligible for New Hire Incentives of 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. #LI-JS1

Required Qualifications

At least one year of RN experience Current CA Registered Nurse License Current BLS from the American Heart Association Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing At least one year of acute care RN experience in Stepdown.

Requirements

Requires a current California Registered Nurse License, BLS certification from the American Heart Association, and at least one year of RN experience. A Bachelor's degree in nursing and specific experience in a Stepdown unit are preferred.

  • bachelor degree
  • Physical Exams
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Patient Documentation
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Cardiac Monitoring
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Nursing Care Plans
  • Telemetry Care

Benefits

  • Professional Development Programs
  • New Hire Incentives
  • Transitional Development Programs

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Chula Vista, California
Posted
Jul 13, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Scripps Health

With offices throughout San Diego County, our doctors and APCs specialize in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology.

Salary listed on 4 jobs
IndustryMedical Practices
TypePrivately Held
Size201-500 employees
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