RN - Stepdown - Chula Vista - Days

Position: Full-Time RN (72 hours per pay period)
Schedule: 12-hour day shifts on variable days, including holidays and weekends.
Location: Scripps Mercy Hospital, Chula Vista
Incentive: New Hire Bonus eligible up to $7,000

Elevate your career with Scripps Health, where Compassion Meets Excellence.

Invest, Empower & Belong. At Scripps Health, your potential is limitless. We're more than a healthcare provider, at Scripps you will join a community where your views, beliefs and values are celebrated. Grow through industry-leading development programs and empower yourself to deliver innovative care. Be a part of an extraordinary team, impacting health in beautiful San Diego.

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 2025.
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• 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.

About the Stepdown Unit

Our Stepdown Unit at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista is a 34-bed facility focused on high-acuity patients, including those recovering from strokes, cardiac issues, and patients on critical drip protocols. This unit specializes in continuous cardiac monitoring for conditions such as myocardial infarction, chest pain, unstable angina, hypertension, diabetes, and renal failure.

Role Overview

As an RN in the Stepdown Unit, you will have the opportunity to rotate between two levels of care: step-down and med/surg/tele. You should be comfortable with cardiac rhythm interpretation, managing cardiac drips, and providing respiratory support.

Join us at Scripps Mercy Hospital, where your skills and compassion will make a profound impact on the lives of our patients and their families. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

New Hire Bonus Eligible up to $7k

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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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 Telemetry/Stepdown RN.
• NIHSS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire.
• PCCN certification.