RN - Stepdown - Chula Vista - Nights

Scripps Health; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New hire incentive

Job summary

Scripps Health in Chula Vista is seeking a full-time Night Shift Stepdown Nurse for a 12-hour schedule at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista. Join a nationally recognized, award-winning hospital system with professional development programs and strong interdisciplinary teamwork.

The Stepdown Unit focuses on high-acuity patients and continuous cardiac monitoring, offering growth and a culture of compassionate care. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with physicians, and mentorship

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to Step-Down, Telemetry, and Medical-Surgical patients with high-acuity conditions.
• Provide Peritoneal dialysis treatments and administration.
• Conduct thorough patient evaluations, physical exams, and document vital signs.
• Develop personalized nursing care plans and coordinate patient care with physicians.
• Mentor new staff and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compassionate, high-quality care.

Job description

This is a full time 12-hour Night 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.

About the Stepdown Unit

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, patients on critical drip protocols andperitoneal dialysis treatments and administration. 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 will you do?

• 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.
• Provide Peritoneal dialysis treatments and administration
• Conduct thorough patient evaluations, physical exams, and recorded vital signs with timely and accurate documentation.
• 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.
• 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 followingcriteria must be met:
• Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offerletter)
• 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 andmay result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically notedin your offer letter.