RN - Emergency Services - Hillcrest - Varied

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on/Relocation incentives up to $7

Job summary

Scripps Mercy San Diego is seeking an Registered Nurse (RN) for full-time, 12-hour shifts at the Hillcrest/Scripps Mercy facility. The ED handles high volumes with a Level I Trauma Center, providing direct patient care within scope and offering incentives for new hires and relocation.

Eligible for incentives up to $7K. Responsibilities include assessing patients, planning and implementing care, and working with the Care Team to ensure quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license required.
• 1 year of experience in adult emergency services preferred.
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan patient care, implement the plan, and evaluate progress.
• Take primary responsibility for patient care as delivered by the Care Team.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure optimal patient care.

Skills

RN

CA RN license

BLS/ACLS/PALS

Education

RN degree

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time
Schedule: 72 hours per 2-week pay period | 12-hour Varied shifts (including weekends)
Location: Scripps Mercy Hospital, Hillcrest

This position is eligible for New Hire and Relocation Incentives up to $7K .

Join our Emergency Services Department as a Registered Nurse (RN) at our Level I Trauma Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, where the RN will provide direct patient care within the scope of practice. With an average of 250 visits per day, this ED includes 49 beds and designated Psych and Fast Track areas.

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, located in the heart of Hillcrest, is the county's oldest medical center, founded in 1890. Our hospital provides a comprehensive range of services, including 24-hour emergency care, robotic surgery, prenatal services with NICU support, and outpatient rehabilitation.

Additional responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Conduct patient care assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care, and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes.
• Take primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under their supervision.
• Works collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

New Hire and Relocation Incentive eligible. Ask your Talent Advisor for details.

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:

• Registered Nursing Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing
• Active California RN license
• BLS, ACLS, PALS Healthcare Provider Certifications through American Heart Association
• 1 year of experience in adult emergency services
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate positive behaviors
• Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a trauma center ER
• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• CEN - Certified Emergency Nursing .

Job

RN

Primary Location

Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO

Work Locations

SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO
4077 FIFTH AVENUE
SAN DIEGO 92103

Organization

Scripps Mercy San Diego

Job Posting

Sep 26, 2026, 4:26:48 AM

Benefit Status

FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Pay Range

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.