RN - PreOp - PACU - Part Time - Mercy SD at Scripps Health in San Diego, CA

Job description

T his is a Part Time (48 hours per 2 week pay period), benefited RN role. The shift will start between 9 or 10am and is located in the PreOp-PACU department at Mercy SD 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. Other duties include: Provide 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. Required: One (1) year of recent RN experience in an acute care setting within PACU, ICU or ED 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 Telemetry experience PACU experience