RN - Cardiovascular ICU - Varied - La Jolla

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiovascular ICU
Schedule: 72 hours per 2-week pay period | 12-hour night shifts 
Location: Scripps Memorial La Jolla

This position is eligible for New Hire and Relocation Incentives up to $7K .

CVICU specializes in caring for acute patients with a variety of disease states.  As a destination center for higher level of cardiac care in Southern California, CVICU implements progressive programs and therapies.  As a member of our team, you will gain experience in:

• Cardiac surgery
• Heart failure, shock, advanced resuscitation measures
• Mechanical circulatory support
  • ECMO, LVAD, Impella, Tandem Heart, IABP, CRRT

The RN is responsible for providing direct patient care within the scope of his/her practice, focusing on Cardiac Diagnosis.  Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes. They will work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

The ideal candidate will have one year of adult ICU experience, is committed to elevating their professional practice, and seeks to collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.  The CVICU is committed to education and hands-on training opportunities to take nurses from novice to expert in cardiac care through our customized training with Clinical Mentors, Educators, and one-on-one preceptorships. If you’re up for the challenge, join our team and experience the rewarding gift you can give to our patients and community.   

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New Hire and Relocation Incentive eligible.  Ask your Talent Advisor for details.

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 Qualifications: 

• Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
• One (1) year of recent RN experience in an adult ICU
• California Registered Nurse License
• Current American Heart Association BLS
• Current American Heart Association ACLS
• Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Experience with Hemodynamic Monitoring in heart failure and cardiac surgery population