RN - Surgery (OR) - early day shift 3:30 am - La Jolla Green

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentive

Signing bonus $4K

Job summary

Scripps Green Hospital in San Diego is seeking a detail-oriented RN to assist in preparing operating rooms for scheduled procedures during off-peak hours and support first case readiness. You will participate in room turnovers, setups, and turnover processes to keep the OR clean, sterile, and well-equipped for surgery.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of OR circulating RN experience, a California RN license, and BLS certification, with excellent interpersonal skills and English

Qualifications

• One year of recent RN experience in the Operating Room (Circulating).
• California Registered Nurse License.
• American Heart Association BLS provider certification.
• Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors.
• Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing the operating rooms for scheduled procedures during off-peak hours.
• Assist with first-case preparedness and daily room turnover/setup.
• Ensure the OR is clean, sterile, verify equipment is functional, organized and positioned correctly; the OR is fully equipped before surgery.
• Support the surgical team to maintain a safe and efficient environment.

Skills

OR experience (Circulating)

English communication

Education

California RN License

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (preferred)

American Heart Association BLS certification

Job description

This is a Full time, benefited, 12 hour early day shift OR RN position 03:30-16:00 with varied call shifts at La Jolla Green in Torrey Pines. The orientation schedule will be 8 hours and a with a day shift start time a few hours later than the above schedule .

Here is a bonus of $4K and a relocation incentive $3K to eligible new hires.

This role is a unique position that we are seeking a detail-oriented RN who is able to assist in preparing the operating rooms for scheduled procedures during off-peak hours, will assist with first case preparedness, department breaks, lunches, potential daily room assignment due to staffing needs, continued set ups throughout their shift and turnovers. The RN will assist in ensuring the OR is clean, sterile, verify that all OR equipment is functional, organized and positioned correctly; the OR is and fully equipped before surgery, supporting the surgical team in maintaining a safe and efficient environment.

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 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.

Scripps Green is a 173-bed hospital that has served the La Jolla and greater San Diego communities with distinction since 1977. Join Scripps Green Hospital Surgery Team, which operates in 12 OR suites and sees 900 cases a month. The ideal candidate for the position will have 1 or more years of OR experience, including, but not limited to Ortho (total Joints/LER- lower extremity reconstruction), General, Urology, Vascular, Spine, Plastics, ENT, Robotics, Neuro, and Transplant. This is a busy and fast-paced environment which requires teamwork and cooperation to provide the highest level of patient care.

The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

• Internal candidates
• Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago
• Candidates with less than 1 year of experience as an RN

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:

• One year of recent RN experience in the Operating Room (Circulating)
• California Registered Nurse License
• Current American Heart Association BLS provider certification
• Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors
• Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 + years surgery experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job

RN

Primary Location

Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL

Work Locations

• SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL
• 10666 N. TORREY PINES ROAD
• LA JOLLA 92037

Organization

Scripps Green Hospital

Job Posting

Sep 30, 2026, 5:12:24 PM

Benefit Status

FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Pay Range

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.