RN - PreOp-PACU - Casual status - La Jolla
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The RN will join Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla’s 62-bed perioperative unit, preparing and recovering patients across cardiac cath lab, operating room, interventional radiology, and endoscopy settings. The role is casual/per diem, with a commitment of four shifts per four-week schedule and primarily 0700–11:00 start times for 12-hour shifts. Training typically lasts three weeks, depending on orientation days.
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This is a casual status also known as Per Diem position. The start time is primarily 0700-11:00 with a 12 hour shift. Commitment of 4 shifts per 4 week schedule is expected. No call is required but is available if desired. Training is typically 3 weeks but depends on how many days of the they orient.
Join our 62‑bed perioperative unit at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. We are a high‐functioning, evidence‐driven team within a Magnet hospital and Level I trauma center, dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient‑centered surgical care. As part of our team, you can expect to expertly prepare and recover patients across cardiac cath lab, operating room, interventional radiology, and endoscopy settings—ensuring seamless transitions and top-tier outcomes. Supported by cutting‑edge technology and cohesive interdisciplinary collaboration, our nurses maintain rigorous standards and adapt fluidly to diverse case volumes. With an unwavering commitment to quality, compassion, and teamwork, our unit consistently exceeds benchmarks and fosters a culture of continuous improvement at every stage of the perioperative journey
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.
Why join Scripps Health?
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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.
- Beckers 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.
Required
- Minimum 1 year RN experience
- Current CA RN License
- Current BLS and ACLS through the American Heart Association
- Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English. Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors.
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
- Strongly preferred - PreOp -PACU RN experience
- ICU or Emergency department RN experience
- Flexibility with work environments within the department
Job: *RN
Organization: *Scripps La Jolla Hospital
Title: *RN - PreOp-PACU - Casual status - La Jolla *
Location: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA
Requisition ID: 262006238
How this job compares
Set against the 59,438 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- California median$112–157K/yr129 salary ranges
- California median$54–75/hr1,535 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 2,406 open Registered Nurse jobs in California and 59,438 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- Kaiser Permanente286 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (29,208 postings).
- Education
- 4,229 of the 59,438 open Registered Nurse jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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