RN - MedSurg Tele - Float Pool - Mercy Hospitals - Days

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New hire incentives up to $7k

Job summary

Scripps Health seeks a Registered Nurse for the MedSurg Tele Float Pool spanning Mercy San Diego and Mercy Chula Vista. This full-time role features day shifts (0700–1930), 12-hour shifts, and a 72-hour pay period with benefits.

Hospitals emphasize development programs, career growth, and a supportive environment. Required: CA RN license, BLS; NIHSS preferred. Eligible for up to $7k new hire incentives; float to multiple units as needed.

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing Degree from an accredited school.
• Active California RN license.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• 2 years of MedSurg Tele RN experience (preferred).
• Willingness to float to other units.
• English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement patient care.
• Collaborate with care team to achieve outcomes in a family-centered environment.
• Float across MedSurg Tele units as needed.
• Provide skilled nursing care during day shift (0700–1930).

Skills

Compassionate care

English fluency

Education

Registered Nursing Degree

California RN license

American Heart Association BLS

NIHSS Certification

Job description

This is a Full Time with benefits (72 hrs/pay period), 12-hour shifts RN opportunity, working Day Shift (0700 to 1930) in our MedSurg Tele Float Pool between our Mercy Hospitals (San Diego and Chula Vista).

Invest, Empower & Belong. At Scripps Health, your potential is limitless. We're more than a healthcare provider, at Scripps you will join a community where your views, beliefs and values are celebrated. Grow through industry-leading development programs and empower yourself to deliver innovative care. Be a part of an extraordinary team, impacting health in beautiful San Diego.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

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.

Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 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 Stepdown. Nurses enjoy flexibility, teamwork, and leadership support while floating between units. As a MedSurg Tele, 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.

Eligible for up to $7k new hire incentives!

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 Qualifications:

• Registered Nursing Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing
• Active California RN license
• American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider Certifications
• 2 years of recent adult MedSurg Tele RN 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
• NIHSS Certification