RN - Surgery (OR) - Night Shift - La Jolla

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Hire Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Magnet Hospital Recognition

Career Development

Job summary

Scripps Health in San Diego is seeking a California-licensed RN to join the operating room team for a full-time night shift in a brand-new tower at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Qualified candidates will have at least 1 year of OR circulating experience, a current BLS, and an RN degree; CNOR and a BSN are preferred. New hire bonus and relocation assistance are available to eligible applicants. Be part of a Magnet-recognized hospital with strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have California RN license.
• One year of RN experience circulating in the Operating Room.
• Current American Heart Association BLS provider certification.
• Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English.
• Registered Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.

Skills

OR circulating experience

BLS certification

English proficiency

Positive work behaviors

Education

Registered Nursing degree

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Why join Scripps Health?

This is a full-time, benefited 12-hour night shift OR RN position located in our brand new tower at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

This position is eligible for a New Hire Bonus of $4K and $3K Relocation Assistance

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.

A s a designated Magnet Hospita l, Scripps Memorial La Jolla was the first San Diego hospital honored by the American Nursing Association for delivering excellence in patient care.

Our OR department features 16 operating rooms, including 4 open-heart suites, 2 hybrid ORs, 3 robotic rooms, 1 eye room, and a dedicated trauma team. We perform 40-50 surgeries daily, offering a dynamic, fast-paced environment that encourages growth and professional development.

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.

Required

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

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Experience in general, robotics, trauma, orthopedic and gynecological surgeries
• Trauma experience
• CNOR