RN - PreOp- PACU - Mercy SD

Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.

Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego’s campus includes the O’Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit (including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit).

This is a Full time, benefited RN role in the Pre Op-PACU department at Mercy SD. The varied shifts are 0800-2030/0900-2130/1000-2230 with some weekends and call. It is 72 hours per 2 week pay period.

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.
• Beckers 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

As an RN in the Pre-Op/PACU you will be responsible for:

• pre-anesthesia preparation and observation and maintenance during the procedure
• monitoring and caring for patients are they are coming out of sedation after surgery.
• Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes
• Works collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

Required:

• One (1) year of recent RN experience in an acute care setting
• California Registered Nurse License
• Current BLS, ACLS from American Heart Association certifications
• Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
• Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing

• PACU, ICU experience

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.
You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Position Pay Range: $59.16-$85.68/hour