RN – Cardiac Cath Lab – La Jolla
Facility: Scripps La Jolla Hospital
Location: La Jolla, CA
Career Area: RN
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job ID: 262001710
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Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has served the greater San Diego community since 1924. For more than a century, we continue to provide distinguished care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs. Scripps La Jolla was the first in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association.
Scripps La Jolla shares a campus with the Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and the renowned Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. We’re also home to notable specialty programs, including cancer care, heart surgery, orthopedic surgery, labor and delivery services (including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit) and a nationally designated Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Job Description
This is a full-time position with 10-hour shifts at Scripps Memorial La Jolla. Bonus Eligible*
Join the Scripps Health team to work with dedicated caregivers and deliver patient-centered care, while building a rewarding career with one of the nation’s most respected healthcare organizations.
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 2024 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.
Why Scripps La Jolla?
The Cath Lab at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is part of a high-volume, advanced cardiovascular service line embedded within the renowned Prebys Cardiovascular Institute — one of Southern California’s most respected heart care programs. The facility features multiple state-of-the-art catheterization suites and an electrophysiology (EP) lab, supporting both diagnostic and complex interventional cardiac procedures.
What makes this Cath Lab Exceptional?
High Case Volume & Clinical Complexity: One of the busiest labs in the region, performing both routine and advanced procedures.
Advanced Technology: Modern imaging and procedural platforms support precise diagnostics and interventions.
Team-Driven Culture: A cohesive, long-tenured team with strong professional collaboration and mentorship.
Professional Development: Opportunities for growth, continuing education, and involvement in research initiatives.
Join our team supporting the Cardiac Cath Lab Department at Scripps La Jolla as a Registered Nurse. The ideal candidate will be flexible and easily adapt to the changing needs and tasks of the department.
- Monitor patient prior to and after the procedures
- Administer medications
- assist physicians during Cath procedures (both scheduled and emergency) angioplasties, pacemaker implantation and other cardiac procedures
· Share leadership responsibilities for the nursing unit including managing daily staffing plans
$4K New Hire Incentive and $3K Relocation if moving from 100+ miles.
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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.
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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:
- 1 year recent experience as an RN in the Cath Lab, ICU and/or ED
- Current CA RN License
- BLS and ACLS for the Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Ability to speak, read, and follow instructions in English
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to demonstrate positive behaviors
Preferred:
- Two (2) years Cath Lab experience
In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.
Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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