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Registered Nurse - RN – DOU / PCU - Nights

Scripps Health·Encinitas, California

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 11 days ago
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About the role

The RN is responsible for providing direct patient care, including assessment, planning, and implementing care plans for patients in the PCU/DOU. They lead the Care Team and collaborate with other healthcare members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

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.

Required Qualifications

  • Current CA RN License
  • One (1) year of recent RN experience in an acute care hospital setting
  • Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification
  • Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider ACLS Certification
  • Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
  • Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors

Preferred Qualifications

  • NIHSS Certification
  • PCU, Stepdown or Tele Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current CA RN license and have at least one year of recent acute care hospital experience. Required certifications include BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association.

  • bachelor degree
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Patient Assessment
  • Collaboration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Stroke Care
  • Acute Care
  • Telemetry

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Encinitas, California
Posted
Jul 17, 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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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.

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