RN Lead - Surgery (OR) - Mercy SD

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$8,000 incentive

$3,000 relocation incentive

Job summary

Scripps Health is looking for a full-time Lead OR RN at Scripps Mercy San Diego. This position requires a Registered Nursing degree and at least one year of experience in surgery or operating room nursing. The role includes managing patient care and coordinating staff within the Care Unit, with a focus on Orthopedics, Neuro, and Spine surgeries.

Qualified candidates will benefit from an $8,000 incentive and a $3,000 relocation incentive. This position offers a dynamic environment with active collaboration among the care team and physicians.

Qualifications

• California Registered Nurse License required.
• 1 year of recent surgery or OR RN experience in acute care.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate patient care on a per shift basis.
• Act as Care Unit expert and provide direction to care team.
• Review the OR schedule and order necessary products.

Skills

OR circulating experience

Orthopedics experience

Neuro experience

Spine surgery experience

BLS certification

Positive behaviors

Education

Registered nursing degree

California Registered Nurse License

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Job Overview

This is a full‑time, benefited position as a Lead OR RN at Scripps Mercy San Diego. The shift is 3 days per week with a 12‑hour day shift. The candidate must have OR circulating experience specifically with Orthopedics, Neuro, and Spine surgery service lines, and will also support other lead services.

Incentive: $8,000 and a relocation incentive of $3,000 for eligible new hires.

Responsibilities

• Management and coordination of patient care within the Care Unit on a per shift basis, through implementation and integration of the nursing process, assignment and supervision of appropriate staff and collaboration with physicians.
• Act as the Care Unit expert and provide functional direction to members of the OR patient care team.
• Communicate with supply chain coordinators, vendors, surgeons, and charge RNs.
• Review the OR schedule and order necessary products and supplies.
• Cover breaks and support staff in the room, and may staff a room at times.
• Assist other leads on projects.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• California Registered Nurse License.
• One (1) year of recent surgery or operating room RN experience in an acute care setting.
• Orthopedics/Neuro/Spine surgery experience.
• Current American Heart Association BLS provider certification.
• Ability to speak, read, and follow instructions in English.
• Demonstrate positive behaviors.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• 3 years or more experience in nursing (preferred).
• 2 years or more related experience.
• CNOR certificate.
• Leadership experience.

EEO Statement

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, and status as a qualified individual with disability.