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Scripps Health·San Diego, California
RN - Trauma Med/Surg - La Jolla - NIGHTS
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The Registered Nurse will perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans for trauma and post-surgical patients. They will coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team to ensure evidence-based treatment and monitor patient progress throughout their recovery.
72 hours per 2-week pay period | 12-hour
NIGHT
Shifts (including weekends)
Location: Scripps Memorial La Jolla This position is eligible for New Hire and Relocation Incentives up to $7K Scripps is one of San Diego County's leading providers of trauma care, delivering immediate, highly specialized treatment to more than 3,500 critically injured patients each year through our Level I Trauma Centers at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Our expert trauma surgeons, specialty physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams are available 24/7 to provide exceptional care for every type of traumatic injury. The Conrad Prebys Emergency and Trauma Center at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is a Level I Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma and serves as a private teaching hospital for trauma medicine. The hospital features a dedicated trauma unit supported by an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), telemetry, and medical/surgical services. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate throughout every stage of a patient's recovery—from emergency response and acute hospital care to discharge, follow-up, and rehabilitation. Registered Nurse (RN) – Trauma Med/Surg Join the Trauma Med/Surg team at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and provide exceptional care to trauma and post-surgical medical/surgical patients at one of California's premier Level I Trauma Centers. Our 22-bed Trauma Med/Surg Unit is a fast-paced, high-acuity Model Care Unit where collaboration, clinical excellence, and compassionate care are at the center of everything we do.
The unit maintains a 4:1 or 5:1 nurse-to-patient ratio in accordance with California Title 22 guidelines, allowing nurses to provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
In this role, you will: Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care. Implement and evaluate nursing interventions to support optimal patient outcomes. Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans based on clinical needs. Coordinate care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless, evidence-based treatment. Serve as the primary nurse for your patients, promoting healing while respecting each patient's dignity, autonomy, and individual goals. Thrive in a collaborative environment where experienced colleagues are committed to supporting your professional growth and success. New Hire and Relocation Incentive eligible up to $7K , including relocation.
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
Candidates must have at least one year of recent RN experience, including six months in an inpatient setting. A California Registered Nurse License and American Heart Association BLS certification are required.
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.