RN - New to Cardiac - OR Surgery - La Jolla - Bonus eligible

Our Team as a Cardiac OR Registered Nurse at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Are you a dedicated Operating Room RN with a passion for delivering exceptional care?

This is a Full-Time Cardiac OR RN position, working 12-hour shifts starting at 6:00 AM, located at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla.

What You'll Do: While we're eager to train the right OR nurse new to cardiac surgery, candidates must have a strong foundation in general surgery to be considered for this opportunity. You'll be working alongside a renowned team in one of the nation's leading cardiac programs.

Perks & Benefits:

• $4,000 New Hire Bonus
• $3,000 Relocation Assistance
• Comprehensive benefits package that's consistently ranked among the best in healthcare

Why Scripps? At Scripps Health, we foster a culture of pride, support, and respect, and it shows! We've been consistently named one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work, and here's why:

• National Recognition: U.S. News & World Report ranked the combined programs of Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Green Hospital among the top in the nation for specialties including:
• Cardiology & Heart Surgery (No. 23)
• Orthopedics (No. 28)
• Gastroenterology & GI Surgery (No. 34)
• Diabetes & Endocrinology (No. 38)
• Geriatrics (No. 39)
• Obstetrics & Gynecology (No. 41)
• World-Class Care: Newsweek named Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla one of the World's Best Hospitals for 2024.

With 444 licensed beds, a Level I Trauma Center, and recognition as San Diego's first Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association, we are at the forefront of medical excellence. Our OR suite includes 17 state-of-the-art rooms, including:

• 4 dedicated open-heart rooms
• 2 hybrid rooms
• 3 robotics suites
• 1 eye surgery room

On average, our team conducts 40-50 surgeries daily, making this an exciting and dynamic environment to advance your OR nursing career.

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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.

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Qualifications
Qualifications - External

• One year of RN experience circulating in the Operating Room
• California Registered Nurse License
• 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
• CVOR experience preferred
• Trauma experience