Scripps Health·Encinitas, California
Responsible for providing direct patient care, including assessment, planning, and implementing care plans for patients in the PCU/DOU. Collaborates with the care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and family-centered care.
RN DOU / PCU Full-Time | 12-Hour Night Shift Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has served North County’s coastal communities since 1978.
The PCU / DOU opened in 2014 with 36 beds, all private rooms.
As a designated stroke unit for stepdown population, 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 and patient experience.
The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months experience working in PCU or Stepdown Unit.
We invite you to join our team of Registered Nurses responsible for providing direct patient care within the scope of his/her practice. Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes. 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 his/her supervision. Works collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.
This is a Full Time (72 hours per pay period), 12-Hour Night Shift, position located at Scripps Memorial Encinitas.
Requires a current CA RN license, one year of acute care hospital experience, and BLS and ACLS certifications. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing and NIHSS certification are preferred.
Market context
California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.
