RN - DOU - Mercy San Diego
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Scripps Health seeks a registered nurse for its 46-bed Definitive Observations Unit, a cardiac stepdown unit at Scripps Mercy San Diego. The role provides patient-centered care in a team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate has at least 12 months of RN experience, including six months in an inpatient setting; PCU, stepdown, or telemetry experience is preferred.
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Registered Nurse RN – Full Time – DOU - Stepdown Unit Schedule: 72 hours per 2-week pay period | 12-hour Day Shifts (including weekends) Location: Scripps Mercy San Diego (Hillcrest)
This position is eligible for New Hire and Relocation Incentives 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.
We invite you to join our 46-bed Definitive Observations Unit (DOU) at Scripps Mercy San Diego. We are the Cardiac Stepdown unit - our highly engaged nurses provide exceptional patient care in a compassionate, welcoming environment. Our nurses thrive in a culture that is team-oriented and focused on quality care. The ideal candidate will have a minimum 12 months of RN experience with 6 months in an inpatient setting such as SNF, LTAC or Acute Care. Experience in PCU, Stepdown or Tele is preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
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Providing direct patient care within the scope of your practice.
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Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care, and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes.
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Peritoneal dialysis treatments and administration
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With quality patient and family-centered care in mind, the RN takes primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under their supervision.
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Work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.
Weekend requirements consists of 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period. On-call shifts are assigned on a rotating basis, similar to floating to Med/Surg or Tele Units.
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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.
Required Qualifications:
- Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
- Current CA RN License
- One (1) year of RN experience, 6 months in Inpatient environment
- Current American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider, BLS & ACLS Certification
- Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
- Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors
Preferred Qualifications:
- Six (6) months of RN experience Tele, DOU, PCU or Stepdown
- NIHSS certification
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Job: *RN
Organization: *Scripps Mercy San Diego
Title: RN - DOU - Mercy San Diego
Location: Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO
Requisition ID: 262006160
How this job compares
Set against the 59,285 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- California median$112–157K/yr125 salary ranges
- California median$54–75/hr1,547 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 2,420 open Registered Nurse jobs in California and 59,285 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
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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 (29,052 postings).
- Education
- 4,268 of the 59,285 open Registered Nurse jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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