RN - Stepdown - Mercy Float Pool - Part Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

New Hire Incentives up to $2K

Part-time with benefits

Job summary

Scripps Mercy San Diego is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a part-time 12-hour day shift in the Float Pool serving DOU/PCU/Stepdown across Mercy San Diego and Chula Vista campuses. The role requires CA RN license, BLS/ACLS, and 1 year of adult DOU/PCU/Stepdown experience.

The nurse will float to multiple units, provide direct patient care and collaborate with the care team. New Hire incentives up to $2K available; pay range disclosed, with benefits for part-time staff.

Qualifications

• Active California RN license required.
• American Heart Association BLS and ACLS Healthcare Provider certifications.
• Minimum 1 year of adult DOU/PCU/Stepdown experience.
• Willingness to float to other units and work with diverse teams.
• Proficient in English; strong interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the RN scope across DOU/PCU/Stepdown.
• Assess, plan and implement care and evaluate patient progress.
• Float to various units and collaborate with the care team.
• Maintain high quality, patient- and family-centered care.

Skills

California RN license

BLS/ACLS Certification

1 year DOU/PCU/Stepdown experience

Floating to other units

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Nursing Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Part Time

Schedule: 48 hours per 2-week pay period | 12-hour Day shifts

Location: Scripps Mercy Float Pool - Between Mercy San Diego and Chla Vista

This position is eligible for New Hire Incentives up to $2K

Supporting excellence in patient and family-centered care, the Site Based Float Pool provides critical nursing support to our Definitive Observation Units at the Scripps Mercy San Diego and Chula Vista hospitals. Thriving in an environment where teamwork and leadership support is strong, our nurses enjoy the ability to float to different units and have flexibility with their work schedules. As a DOU nurse working in the Float Pool at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Chula Vista, you'll join a team of skilled medical professionals who provide superior health services in a caring environment.

We invite you to join our highly engaged team of Registered Nurses in our Definitive Observation Units (DOU) responsible for providing direct patient care within the scope of his/her practice.

Patient care includes:

• Assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care
• 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 his/her supervision.
• Works collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

This role requires you to float within our Scripps Mercy San Diego and Chula Vista campuses. Floating to DOU, PCU, Stepdown and MS/Tele/Trauma will be required.

New Hire and Relocation Incentive eligible. Ask your Talent Advisor for details.

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:

• Registered Nursing Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing
• Active California RN license
• American Heart Association BLS and ACLS Healthcare Provider Certifications
• 1 year of recent adult DOU/PCU/Stepdown experience
• Must be willing and able to float to other units
• Be able to speak, read and following instructions in English
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate positive behaviors

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• NIHSS certification

Job

RN

Primary Location

Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO

Work Locations

SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO 4077 FIFTH AVENUE SAN DIEGO 92103

Organization

Scripps Mercy San Diego

Job Posting

Aug 28, 2026, 10:11:36 PM

Benefit Status

PT - PART-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Minimum Rate (USD): 59.16 – Maximum Rate (USD): 85.68

Pay Transparency and Equal Opportunity

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.