RN - Stepdown - Chula Vista - Day

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

Job summary

Scripps Mercy Chula Vista in Southern San Diego County is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time 12-hour day shift. You will provide skilled care across Step-Down, Telemetry, and Medical-Surgical units, including Peritoneal dialysis and comprehensive patient assessments.

Join a team recognized for exceptional care and professional development. Applicants must meet California RN licensure, BLS, and have at least one year of RN experience, with a focus on compassionate, high-quality patient

Qualifications

• At least one year of RN experience is required.
• Current CA Registered Nurse License is required.
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association is required.
• Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to Step-Down, Telemetry, and Medical-Surgical patients with a range of conditions.
• Provide Peritoneal dialysis treatments and administration.
• Conduct thorough patient evaluations, physical exams, and enter timely and accurate documentation.
• Develop personalized nursing care plans and delegate patient care activities; collaborate with physicians to report patient progress and communicate critical findings.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and mentoring new staff.

Skills

RN experience

Acute care RN experience

Positive behaviors

Education

CA Registered Nurse License

BLS Certification (AHA)

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Description

This is a full time 12-hour Day shift position located at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista.

Elevate your career with Scripps Health, where Compassion Meets Excellence.

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 2025.
• Scripps has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Scripps named on Becker's 165 top places to work in healthcare in 2026.
• 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.

Our Stepdown Unit at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista is a 35-bed facility focused on high-acuity patients, including those recovering from strokes, cardiac issues, and patients on critical drip protocols. This unit specializes in continuous cardiac monitoring for conditions such as myocardial infarction, chest pain, unstable angina, hypertension, diabetes, and renal failure. Located in the vibrant South Bay, our team is known for its collaborative and supportive environment, where patient care and professional growth are top priorities. We take pride in serving a diverse and complex patient population, while fostering a culture of respect, teamwork, and continuous learning in the heart of this dynamic community.

What you will do:

v Provide comprehensive care to Step-Down, Telemetry, and Medical-Surgical patients with a range of conditions, including diabetes, cardiac issues, respiratory illnesses, and post-surgical recovery.

v Provide Peritoneal dialysis treatments and administration

v Conduct thorough patient evaluations, physical exams, and recorded vital signs with timely and accurate documentation.

v Develop personalized nursing care plans and efficiently delegated patient care activities Collaborate with physicians to report patient progress and communicate critical or abnormal findings to ensure high-quality patient care.

v Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, mentoring new staff, and communicating effectively with patients and families to ensure compassionate, high-quality care.

This position is eligible for New Hire Incentives of up to $7k

• 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:

• At least one year of RN experience
• Current CA Registered Nurse License
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association
• Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• At least one year of acute care RN experience in Stepdown.

Job

RN

Primary Location

Southern San Diego County-CHULA VISTA-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL CHULA VISTA

Work Locations

SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL CHULA VISTA

435 H STREET

CHULA VISTA

91910

Organization

Scripps Mercy Chula Vista

Benefit Status

FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Salary Range (USD)

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.