RN - PreOp-PACU - Casual Status - La Jolla

Scripps Health; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Scripps Health in La Jolla, CA is seeking a Per Diem RN for our PreOp-PACU unit. Work is 12-hour shifts with start times between 08:30 and 11:00, no mandatory weekends or on-call, and at least four shifts per month.

Per diem status supports flexible scheduling in a Magnet, Level I trauma center setting. You will provide direct patient care across perioperative phases, collaborate with the care team, and use advanced technology to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license.
• BLS/ACLS as required for perioperative care.
• BSN preferred or enrolled in RN-to-BSN program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in PreOp/PACU within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure safe perioperative flow.
• Monitor patient status and document care using EHR.

Skills

RN license

Patient assessment

Care planning

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

This is a Casual Status also known as Per Diem position as a RN in the PreOp-PACU department in our brand new tower at La Jolla Memorial hospital. It has a varied 12 hour shift with the start time between 0830-1100. There is not call or weekend shifts, however it is available if you are seeking additional shifts. The training schedule is flexible and based on experience. The minimum availability is 4 shifts per month.

Why join Scripps Health?

Join our 62‑bed perioperative unit at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. We are a high‑functioning, evidence‑driven team within a Magnet hospital and LevelI trauma center, dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient‑centered surgical care. As part of our team, you can expect to expertly prepare and recover patients across cardiac cath lab, operating room, interventional radiology, and endoscopy settings—ensuring seamless transitions and top-tier outcomes. Supported by cutting‑edge technology and cohesive interdisciplinary collaboration, our nurses maintain rigorous standards and adapt fluidly to diverse case volumes. With an unwavering commitment to quality, compassion, and teamwork, our unit consistently exceeds benchmarks and fosters a culture of continuous improvement at every stage of the perioperative journey

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.

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 2026.
• 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 165 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.

Responsibilities include: Provide direct patient care within the scope of his/her practice. Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes. The RN takes primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under his/her supervision. Works collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care