RN Surgery (OR) Charge - La Jolla Green

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.

• 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