This is a Full-Time (72 hours per pay period) position, with a 12-hour night shift schedule on variable days of the week that includes holidays and weekends.

Located at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Chula Vista.

New Hire Bonus eligible up to $7K.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

• Selected as one of the 100 Best Places to Work for 2024 by Fortune Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute for the 16th time. A remarkable achievement as only five healthcare organizations nationwide made the list, and Scripps is the sole healthcare provider in California to be recognized.
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.

The Stepdown Unit at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista is currently a 35-bed unit with a 3:1 patient to nurse ratio. Patient population includes stroke, cardiac, S/P coronary angiography patients, and critical drip protocols patients. The unit focuses on patients that need continuous cardiac monitoring for myocardial infraction, chest pain, unstable angina, hypertension, percutaneous coronary intervention, diabetes, and renal failure.

As an RN in the Stepdown Unit at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista, you will rotate between patients in two levels of care: step-down and med/surg/tele. You must be comfortable using cardiac rhythm interpretation, cardiac drips, and respiratory support. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 months experience working in a like unit such as SDU, PCU or DOU and at least 1 year of experience as an RN in an inpatient setting.

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
Required Qualifications:

• Current BLS and ACLS through American Heart Association.
• Current CA RN License.
• One (1) year of recent RN experience (at least 6 months in an inpatient setting).
• Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors.

Preferred Qualifications :

• At least six (6) months of experience in Acute Care Stepdown RN.
• NIHSS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire.
• PCCN certification.