RN Surgery (OR) - Mercy San Diego

This is a benefited, full-time 12 hour day shift position with a starting time of 6:30am - 1900 and call shifts. The location is at Scripps Mercy Hospital-San Diego. 

This position includes an Incentive of $4K and a Relocation Incentive of $3K to eligible new hires.

Why join Scripps Health? 

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.
  • Becker's 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

Provides direct patient care within the scope of his/her practice. Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes. The RN takes primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under his/her supervision. Works collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

Join our busy and close-knit Surgery Department team as a Perioperative RN.  Here you will:

  • Work amongst the 12 Operating Room Suites in trauma, ortho, spine, urology, bariatric, plastics, robotics and general.

 Apply today and be invited to schedule a phone call with our Talent Advisor, Karley. 

* 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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