RN Specialized - Per Diem - Radiology CT - La Jolla Hospital

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Scripps Health in San Diego is seeking a per diem/casual RN for a cardiac CT-focused role at the Anderson Medical Pavilion. Training may be full-time for ~3 weeks on a 10.25-hour shift schedule starting at 6am or 7:15am, with potential to pick up additional shifts in Encinitas.

Join a highly specialized team delivering high-quality diagnostic care and patient-centered service within a supportive environment that values development and long-term growth.

Qualifications

• ADN or Nursing Diploma required.
• CA RN license.
• American Heart Association BLS required in clinical setting.
• Cardiac imaging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support cardiac CT imaging for patients across the Scripps system at a high-volume, specialized cardiac CT hub.
• Perform heart-rate management protocols, including administration and monitoring of beta blockers and nitroglycerin, to optimize image quality for CT scans.
• Rotate patient assignments approximately every 30 minutes and provide ongoing patient assessment, monitoring, and care throughout the cardiac CT process.
• Ensure Scripps patients and their families have an exceptional health care experience.
• Provide direct patient care to high-acuity patients in a complex department within the scope of practice.
• Engage in complex clinical procedures and may provide clinical assessments to surgical patients in the hospital setting.
• Patient care includes compliance with patient assessments and care tasks, triaging, completion of clinical procedures, emergency protocols and medication administration.
• Work collaboratively with the other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

Skills

Cardiac CT imaging support

Beta blocker administration

Nitroglycerin administration

Patient monitoring

Clinical assessment

Education

ADN or Nursing Diploma

BSN

Tools

Cardiac CT equipment

Vital signs monitors

Emergency protocols

Job description

This is a per diem/casual position covering sick calls and PTO with the possibility of picking up additional shifts at Encinitas. Training will ideally be full time for about 3 weeks on a 10.25-hr shift schedule with start times at 6am and 7:15am. Located at the Anderson Medical Pavilion on the Scripps La Jolla campus.

Why join Scripps Health?

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.

Becker's 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.

Why La Jolla Radiology CT?

Work in a highly specialized environment where cardiac CT is the team's primary focus and core expertise.

Be part of a close-knit team of five nurses and staff members who work collaboratively in a small, supportive setting.

Build advanced experience in cardiac imaging, patient monitoring, and medication management while supporting high-quality diagnostic care.

What you'll do:

• Support cardiac CT imaging for patients across the Scripps system at a high-volume, specialized cardiac CT hub.
• Perform heart-rate management protocols, including administration and monitoring of beta blockers and nitroglycerin, to optimize image quality for CT scans.
• Rotate patient assignments approximately every 30 minutes and provide ongoing patient assessment, monitoring, and care throughout the cardiac CT process.
• Ensure Scripps patients and their families have an exceptional health care experience.
• Provides direct patient care to high acuity patients in a complex department within the scope of practice.
• Engages in complex clinical procedures and may provide clinical assessments to surgical patients in the hospital setting.
• Patient care includes compliance with patient assessments and care tasks, triaging, completion of clinical procedures, emergency protocols and medication administration.
• Works collaboratively with the other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• ADN or Nursing Diploma
• CA RN license
• American Heart Association BLS required in clinical setting

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• BSN
• 1+ year of RN experience
• Cardiac experience