RN - Surgery (OR) - Encinitas

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas is currently seeking an experienced main OR RN for a full-time, benefited, 12-hour day shift position. 

We offer a $4,000 hiring incentive and  $3,000 in relocation assistance for eligible new hires.

Why join Scripps Health? 

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.
• Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 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 Encinitas has proudly served North County San Diego’s coastal communities since 1978. Our 142-bed hospital offers a wide range of clinical and surgical services, including North County’s first Primary Stroke Center, a renowned brain injury program, a state-of-the-art imaging center, 24-hour emergency care, and award-winning OB-GYN and maternal health services.

Join a close-knit, collaborative surgical team at Scripps Encinitas, where we operate in 6 advanced surgical suites. As an OR RN, your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the use of supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Monitoring the patient and ensuring staff safety.
• Documenting the progress of the surgery.
• Working collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

***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:

• One year of recent RN experience circulating in the Operating Room 
• California Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Registered Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association provider).
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and following instructions in English.
• Ability to demonstrate positive behaviors in a team environment.

Preferred:

• Two or more years of OR RN experience, preferably in a Main Operating Room.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Experience circulating in General, Robotics, Orthopedics, and Gynecological surgeries.

• CNOR certification (Certified Nurse Operating Room).