RN - ICU - Float Pool - Mercy Hospitals - Nights

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

Benefits offered by this job

New Hire Incentives up to $7K

Job summary

Scripps Health in San Diego is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time night shift position. The role involves 12-hour night shifts, floating to other units as needed, and providing patient-centered care in a family-centered environment at Scripps Mercy San Diego.

The incumbent will hold an active California RN license, BLS and ACLS, with 1 year ICU/CCU experience. Incentives up to $7K are available for new hires.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license.
• American Heart Association BLS and ACLS Healthcare Provider Certifications.
• 1 year of recent adult ICU/CCU experience.
• Must be willing to float to other units.
• Ability to speak/read English and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement patient care.
• Collaborate with the care team to achieve outcomes.
• Provide care in a family-centered environment.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Float to other units

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nursing Degree

Job description

Description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time
Schedule: 72 hours per 2-week pay period | 12-hour Night shifts
Location: Scripps Mercy San Diego

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

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered, and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nebarly 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 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.

The Site-Based Float Pool at Scripps Mercy San Diego and Chula Vista provides essential nursing support to Intensive Care Units (ICUs). Nurses enjoy flexibility, teamwork, and leadership support while floating between units. As a Critical Care nurse, you'll join a skilled team focused on delivering excellent care. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, and implementing patient care, while evaluating progress towards outcomes. The RN takes primary responsibility for patient care and collaborates with the care team to ensure optimal results in a family-centered environment.

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
• American Heart Association BLS and ACLS Healthcare Provider Certifications
• 1 year of recent adult ICU/CCU experience
• Must be willing to float to other units
• Be able to speak, read and following instructions in English
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate positive behaviors

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Previous DOU/PCU or Stepdown experience

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

Aug 28, 2026, 4:52:48 AM

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.