This is a Full time, benefited position as a Lead OR RN at Scripps Mercy San Diego. The shift is 3 days per week with a 12 hour day shift. This individual will need to have OR circulating experience specifically with Ort…
Skills: OR Circulating, Orthopedics Surgery, Neuro Surgery, Spine Surgery, Patient Care Coordination
This is a Full time, benefited position as a Lead OR RN at Scripps Mercy San Diego. The shift is 3 days per week with a 12 hour day shift. This individual will need to have OR circulating experience specifically with Ort…
Skills: OR Circulating, Orthopedics Surgery, Neuro Surgery, Spine Surgery, Patient Care Coordination
New Hire Incentive available up to $8,000 for those who qualify. This is a full-time position (80 hours per pay period) working 8-hour varied shifts. The role requires flexibility to work a variety of start times, weeken…
This is a Full -Time (64 hrs/2 weeks) position in Chula Vista. If census is low you will work in Hillcrest. Bonus Eligible* Join the Scripps Health team to work with dedicated caregivers and deliver patient-centered care…
This is a Full -Time (64 hrs/2 weeks) position in Chula Vista. If census is low you will work in Hillcrest. Bonus Eligible* Join the Scripps Health team to work with dedicated caregivers and deliver patient-centered care…
Care Team Assistant - Psychiatric Acute - Casual - Hillcrest
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
Entry level
This is a Casual position with an 8-hour EVENING shift located at our Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest. At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, and respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one…
Skills: Patient Care, Activities Of Daily Living, Data Collection, Interpersonal Skills, Basic Life Support
Care Team Assistant - Psychiatric Acute - Casual - Hillcrest
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
Entry level
This is a Casual position with an 8-hour EVENING shift located at our Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest. At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, and respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one…
Skills: Patient Care, Activities Of Daily Living, Data Collection, Interpersonal Skills, Basic Life Support
This is a benefited, full-time position generally working Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. No weekends or holidays. Shift times may vary as needed. Located at Scripps Anderson Medical Pavilion in La Jolla. Why join Scripps He…
This is a benefited, full-time position generally working Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. No weekends or holidays. Shift times may vary as needed. Located at Scripps Anderson Medical Pavilion in La Jolla. Why join Scripps He…
This is a benefit-eligible, full-time position (72 hours every two weeks), working 12-hour Nights Elevate your career with Scripps Health, where Compassion Meets Excellence. Invest, Empower & Belong. At Scripps Health, y…
Skills: Patient Care, Cardiac Care, Pulmonary Care, Diabetic Care, Neurologic Care
Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - Per Diem - Varied - Oceanside/Rancho Bernardo Clinics
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
Mid level
This is a casual/per diem position with varied shifts to float between the Rapid Response Labs at the Oceanside and Rancho Bernardo clinics. Shifts are 8 hours anytime between 7am and 8:30pm on variable days, including w…
This is a benefit-eligible, full-time position (72 hours every two weeks), working 12-hour Nights Elevate your career with Scripps Health, where Compassion Meets Excellence. Invest, Empower & Belong. At Scripps Health, y…
Skills: Patient Care, Cardiac Care, Pulmonary Care, Diabetic Care, Neurologic Care
Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - Per Diem - Varied - Oceanside/Rancho Bernardo Clinics
San Diego, California, United States · On-site
Mid level
This is a casual/per diem position with varied shifts to float between the Rapid Response Labs at the Oceanside and Rancho Bernardo clinics. Shifts are 8 hours anytime between 7am and 8:30pm on variable days, including w…
Skills: Specimen Collection, Specimen Processing, Specimen Testing, Troubleshooting, Quality Control
This is a benefited, full-time position (80 hours per pay period) with an 8-hour DAY shift schedule located at our Scripps Coastal Medical Center in San Marcos. This position will work Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm.…
This is a benefited, full-time position (80 hours per pay period) with an 8-hour DAY shift schedule located at our Scripps Coastal Medical Center in San Marcos. This position will work Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm.…
This is a full-time with benefits (64-hrs. per pay period position) 8-hour DAY shift position on various days of the week. Hours are 7am to 3:30pm and working every other weekend. Position is located in Hillcrest. Invest…
Skills: Direct Patient Care, Behavioral Health Management, Patient Assessment, De-escalation, Care Planning
This is a full-time with benefits (64-hrs. per pay period position) 8-hour DAY shift position on various days of the week. Hours are 7am to 3:30pm and working every other weekend. Position is located in Hillcrest. Invest…
Skills: Direct Patient Care, Behavioral Health Management, Patient Assessment, Care Planning, De-escalation
New Hire Incentive available up to $8,000 for those who qualify. This is a Full-Time position (60 hours per pay period) with a 10-hour varied Night shift and requires flexibility in scheduling throughout the week, includ…
New Hire Incentive available up to $8,000 for those who qualify. This is a Full-Time position (60 hours per pay period) with a 10-hour varied Night shift and requires flexibility in scheduling throughout the week, includ…
Location: La Jolla, San Diego This position is eligible to participate in the Director Incentive Plan. Founded in 1924, Scripps Health is a $5 billion, private nonprofit health system based in San Diego, founded in 1924 …
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Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
Hiring Incentive, Relocation Incentive, Professional Development Programs
Posted 41d ago
~36 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Lead RN manages and coordinates patient care within the OR unit on a per-shift basis through staff supervision and collaboration with physicians. They act as a subject matter expert, managing supplies and providing functional direction to the patient care team.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse with a valid California license and at least one year of recent OR experience in acute care, specifically in Orthopedics, Neuro, or Spine surgery. BLS certification is required, while a BSN, CNOR certification, and leadership experience are preferred.
Full job description
This is a Full time, benefited position as a Lead OR RN at Scripps Mercy San Diego. The shift is 3 days per week with a 12 hour day shift. This individual will need to have OR circulating experience specifically with Orthopedics/Neuro/Spine surgery service lines. They will also support other Lead services.
This position includes an Incentive of $8K and a Relocation Incentive of $3K to eligible new hires.
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.
The Lead RN is responsible for the following:
Management and coordination of patient care within the Care Unit on a per shift basis. This is accomplished through implementation and integration of the nursing process, through assignment and supervision of appropriate staff and in coordination and collaboration with physicians.
The Lead RN functions as the Care Unit expert and provides functional direction to members of the OR Patient Care team.
Communicate with our supply chain coordinators, vendors, surgeons, and charge RNs
Review the OR schedule and order necessary products and supplies
Cover breaks, support staff in the room for their services, at times may staff a room
May help our other Leads on projects
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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 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 in an acute care setting
Orthopedics/Neuro/Spinesurgery experience
Current American Heart Association BLS provider certification
Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
Our physicians and APCs specialize in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology.
Industry
Medical Practices
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1988
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
LinkedIn followers
130
With offices throughout San Diego County, our doctors and APCs specialize in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology.
Offices: 501 Washington Street, San Diego, CA 92103, US
Our physicians and APCs specialize in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology.
Industry
Medical Practices
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1988
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
LinkedIn followers
130
With offices throughout San Diego County, our doctors and APCs specialize in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology.
Offices: 501 Washington Street, San Diego, CA 92103, US