RN - DOU - Mercy San Diego - Nights

Scripps HealthScripps HealthSan Diego, California, United States
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Posted

9/26/2026

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Full time

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Core responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care, including assessment, planning, and implementing care plans within a 46-bed cardiac stepdown unit. They work collaboratively with the care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and perform specialized treatments like peritoneal dialysis.

Requirements overview

Candidates must hold a current California RN license, a nursing degree from an accredited school, and at least one year of RN experience with six months in an inpatient setting. Current BLS and ACLS certifications are required, with NIHSS certification and a Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Key skills

Registered nursingPatient assessmentCare planningPeritoneal dialysisCardiac stepdownAcute careInpatient careTelemetryBLSACLSNIHSSPatient-centered careTeam collaboration

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About Scripps Health

Industry

Medical Practices

Employees

28

Type

Privately Held

Size

201-500 employees

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

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Job categories

Healthcare

Description

Registered Nurse RN – Full Time – DOU - Stepdown Unit Schedule: 72 hours per 2-week pay period | 12-hour Night Shifts (including weekends) Location: Scripps Mercy San Diego (Hillcrest) This position is eligible for New Hire and Relocation Incentives up to $7K . Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide. We invite you to join our 46-bed Definitive Observations Unit (DOU) at Scripps Mercy San Diego. We are the Cardiac Stepdown unit - 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. The ideal candidate will have a minimum 12 months of RN experience with 6 months in an inpatient setting such as SNF, LTAC or Acute Care. Experience in PCU, Stepdown or Tele is preferred. Key Responsibilities: · Providing direct patient care within the scope of your practice. · Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care, and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes. · Peritoneal dialysis treatments and administration · 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 their supervision. · Work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care. Weekend requirements consists of 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period. On-call shifts are assigned on a rotating basis, similar to floating to Med/Surg or Tele Units. #LI-JS1 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. 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 Tele, DOU, PCU or Stepdown NIHSS certification Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Requirements

  • •Registered nursing
  • •Patient assessment
  • •Care planning
  • •Peritoneal dialysis
  • •Cardiac stepdown
  • •Acute care
  • •Inpatient care
  • •Telemetry
  • •BLS
  • •ACLS
  • •NIHSS
  • •Patient-centered care
  • •Team collaboration

Benefits

  • •New hire incentive
  • •Relocation incentive
  • •Retention incentive

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