What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Neuro Stepdown - San Diego - Days position at Scripps Health?
This is a Full-Time (72 hours per pay period) position, with a 12-hour Day shift schedule on variable days of the week that includes holidays and weekends.
Located at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest, San Diego.
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.
Why join Scripps Health?
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
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.
- 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 150 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.
We invite you to join the 4th Floor Neuro Stepdown Unit at Scripps Mercy San Diego, where nurses thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment grounded in excellence and quality care. Our unit is deeply committed to patient-centered care and continuous improvement, ensuring the highest standards for those we serve. This is an ideal opportunity for an RN who is passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a meaningful impact every day.
This position is eligible for New Hires and Relocation Incentives 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.
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 in Neuro Stepdown
- NIHSS certification
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS
Minimum Rate (USD): 59.16 - Maximum Rate (USD): 85.68