RN - Definitive Observation Unit / Stepdown - Nights

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New hire incentive

Relocation incentive

Job summary

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Definitive Observation Unit (DOU) within the Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. This 12-hour night shift position focuses on cardiac care, telemetry monitoring, and evidence-based patient education.

The RN will collaborate with the care team to assess, plan, and implement individualized care plans, ensuring safe and effective recovery.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of recent RN experience (6 months in an inpatient setting).
• California Registered Nurse License.
• Current American Heart Association BLS.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to follow instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients with acute cardiac diagnoses/conditions.
• Perform continuous cardiac monitoring and interpret telemetry/EKGs.
• Administer cardiac medications and titrate drips per protocols.
• Support recovery of pre/post heart surgery and LVAD patients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Positive behaviors

Education

RN degree

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Description

Full-Time | 12-Hour Night Shift

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Join our highly engaged team of Registered Nurses in the 72 Bed, Definitive Observation Unit (DOU) located within the Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. Our DOU specializes in Cardiac Care (Intervention, Pre/Post Open Heart Surgery and LVADs).

Our DOU is a fast-paced unit with high turnover in patient population. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, engaged, resilient and someone that thrives in a challenging and ever-evolving work environment.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care within the scope of his/her practice.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide direct care to patients with acute cardiac diagnoses / conditions
• Perform continuous cardiac monitoring and interpret telemetry, EKGs
• Administer cardiac medications, titrate drips within systemwide and clinical protocols
• Support recovery of pre and post pen heart surgery, pre and post interventional and LVAD patients
• Respond to changes in patient status
• Educate Patient / families of plan of care

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 supervision. Works collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

New Hire and Relocation Incentive eligible.

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• One (1) year of recent RN experience (6 months in an inpatient setting)
• Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
• California Registered Nurse License
• Current American Heart Association BLS
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors
• Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Experience in telemetry, cardiac care or cardiac stepdown preferred
• Current American Heart Association ACLS.

Job

RN

Primary Location

Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA

Work Locations

SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA

9888 GENESEE AVE

LA JOLLA

92037

Organization

Scripps La Jolla Hospital

Job Posting

Sep 29, 2026, 9:17:48 PM

Benefit Status

FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Minimum Rate (USD)

59.16

Maximum Rate (USD)

85.68

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.

Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.