
RN - Medical Oncology - La Jolla - Full Time - Days
Scripps Health
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- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Nov 9
- 1 day ago
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About the company

Scripps Health
Medical Practices · 201 to 500 employees
With offices throughout San Diego County, our doctors and APCs specialize in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology.
What you'll do
- Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, and implementation of care plans for oncology patients.
- Collaborate with the care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and mentor new nurses within the unit.
What you need
- Requires a registered nursing degree from an accredited school, a current California RN license, and at least one year of acute care oncology experience.
- Must hold a current American Heart Association BLS certification and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
- Education: a bachelor's degree
Key skills
Registered nursingOncology nursingPatient assessmentCare planningMedical-surgical nursingInterpersonal skillsClinical servicesPatient careCollaborationBLS certification
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Perks
- New hire incentive
- Relocation incentive
- Professional development programs
- Transitional programs
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This is a full-time 12-hr Day shift position located in La Jolla.
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.
Why join Scripps Health?
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 Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
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.
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has been providing quality clinical and surgical services since 1924. For over 90 years, Scripps Memorial Hospital has been recognized as a premier medical center for quality patient care and a wide array of medical services. Specialized cardiac care with one of only two outpatient cardiac catheterization labs in the state, 59 intensive care unit beds, cancer care, orthopedic services, women’s health, including OB-GYN and labor and delivery services, are just a portion of what Scripps Memorial La Jolla has to offer. This nationally recognized Southern California hospital also provides a Level I Trauma center and 24-hour emergency services.
As a designated Magnet Hospital, Scripps Memorial La Jolla was the first San Diego hospital honored by the American Nursing Association for delivering excellence in patient care.
Join Scripps Health at Registered Nurse – RN – Medical Oncology unit and make a positive difference in the lives of the patients we serve. This 60 bed Med/Surg and Oncology unit prides itself on offering excellence in patient care. As a Model Care and designated training unit, you will have the opportunity to positively impact new nurses and be part of fostering new grads to be successful.
With a 4/5:1 Nurse to Patient ratio, you will provide 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. You will take primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under his/her supervision. Work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.
This position is eligible for New Hire and Relocation Incentives 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.
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Required Experience/Specialized Skills:
Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.
CA RN License
One year RN experience.
Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors.
Required Certification/Registration:
Current CA RN License
Current American Heart Association BLS
One year acute care RN in Oncology