Provides 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. The RN takes primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under his/her

*This position is eligible for New Hires and Relocation Incentives up to $7k. More details below! *

This is a benefited, full time position working 12-hr night shifts generally from 7pm-7:30am. Located at Scripps Mercy San Diego campus in the community of Hillcrest.

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Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

About the Stepdown Unit

Our Stepdown Unit at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista is a 35-bed facility focused on high-acuity patients, including those recovering from strokes, cardiac issues, and patients on critical drip protocols. This unit specializes in continuous cardiac monitoring for conditions such as myocardial infarction, chest pain, unstable angina, hypertension, diabetes, and renal failure.

Role Overview

As an RN in the Stepdown Unit, you will have the opportunity to rotate between two levels of care: step-down and med/surg/tele. You should be comfortable with cardiac rhythm interpretation, managing cardiac drips, and providing respiratory support.

Join us at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, where your skills and compassion will make a profound impact on the lives of our patients and their families. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

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 Qualifications:

One (1) year of RN experience

Current CA Registered Nurse License

Current BLS from the American Heart Association

Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Medical Surgical RN experience

Job: * RN

Organization: * Scripps Mercy Chula Vista

Title: RN - Stepdown - Chula Vista - Nights

Location: Southern San Diego County-CHULA VISTA-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL CHULA VISTA

Requisition ID: 252004696