RN - Neurosurgical Trauma - LaJolla - Full-Time Day Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentive up to $7K

Job summary

Scripps Memorial La Jolla NST ICU is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our 30-bed Neuro-Surgical Trauma ICU team. This full-time role offers 12-hour day shifts and a schedule of 72 hours per 2-week pay period, with opportunities to develop expertise in trauma, neuro, and stroke care.

The NST ICU emphasizes evidence-based, patient-centered care within a Model Care Team and offers robust training, mentorship, and a structured pathway for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• One year of recent RN experience in an adult ICU.
• California Registered Nurse License.
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS Certification.
• Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct patient care within the scope of your practice.
• Assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care, and evaluating patients' progress toward outcomes.
• RN takes primary responsibility for patient care as part of the Care Team under supervision.
• Work collaboratively with the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

Skills

ICU experience

RN license

English proficiency

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time
Schedule: 72 hours per 2-week pay period | 12-hour Day shifts
Location: Scripps Memorial La Jolla, NST ICU

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

We invite you to join Scripps Memorial La Jolla, a nationally designated Magnet Hospital, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and recognized Level I Trauma Center. In the 30-bed Neuro-Surgical Trauma ICU (NST ICU), our highly engaged Registered Nurses are part of a Model Care Team, focused on excellent standardized practices and evidence-based patient-centered care.

NST ICU specializes in caring for acute patients with a variety of disease states. As a destination center for higher level of Neuro-Surgical Trauma care in Southern California, NST ICU implements progressive programs and therapies. As a member of our team, you will gain experience in:

• Trauma surgery care, trauma care, or care of critically injured trauma patient
• Comprehensive Stroke Care
• Neurosurgery
• EVD, Camino, Licox, Lumbar drain
• Interventional Radiology
• Shock and advanced resuscitation measures
• Mechanical circulatory support
• CRRT, MTP, Target Temperature Management

Responsibilities include:

• Providing direct patient care within the scope of your practice.
• Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care, and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes.
• With quality patient and family-centered care in mind, the RN takes primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under their supervision.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

The ideal candidate will have one year of adult ICU experience, is committed to elevating their professional practice, and seeks to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. The NST ICU is committed to education and hands-on training opportunities to take nurses from novice to expert through our customized training with Clinical Mentors, Educators, and one-on-one preceptorships. If you're up for the challenge, join our team and experience the rewarding gift you can give to our patients and community.

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:

• Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
• One year of recent RN experience in an adult ICU
• California Registered Nurse License
• Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS Certification
• Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
• Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• NIH Certification
• Trauma, neuro, surgical ICU experience is preferred
• Able to take care of EVDs
• Six (6) months of RN Progressive Care experience

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

Oct 11, 2026, 6:50:14 PM

Benefit Status

FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Pay

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.