RN Surgery (OR) Charge – La Jolla Green
Facility: Scripps Green Hospital
Location: La Jolla, CA
Career Area: RN
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job ID: 262003399
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Located on the Torrey Pines Mesa near I-5 and Genesee Avenue in La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital has served the greater San Diego community since 1977. We provide some of the region’s best care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs.
Scripps Green Hospital is attached to Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines. Together we offer dozens of medical and surgical services, including cancer care, orthopedic surgery and organ transplantation.
Job Description
This is a Full time, benefited position as a OR RN with Charge RN responsibilities over 10 OR surgery suites. The shift is a 12 hour day shift at 0600am – 0630pm, with call and some weekends are required. It is located at Scripps Green in Torrey Pines La Jolla.
Why join Scripps Health?
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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.
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Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.
The Charge OR RN role is responsible for the following:
Manages unit staffing: • Assigns patient according to acuity, geography, staff competence, and continuity of care considerations • Manages assignments • Monitors productivity and forecasts future needs • Facilitates meal breaks • Serves as resource to staff and assists with patient care as necessary • Monitors staff workload and facilitates teamwork • Orients new staff to the unit Demonstrates effective communication • Gives and receives concise report at shift change • Obtains report from staff during the shift and assures problems have been managed. • Mentors interdisciplinary team communication • Facilitates resolution of conflict between staff members and/or patient and family • Facilitates collaboration between nursing staff and physicians • Provides regular positive and constructive feedback to staff
Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:
- Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.
- California Registered Nurse License
- One (1) year of recent surgery or operating room RN experience
- Current American Heart Association BLS provider certification
- Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
- Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors.
Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing
- 2 years or more of related experience
- Well rounded experience in all OR service lines
- CNOR certificate
- Leadership Charge 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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