RN Lead, Surgery (OR) - Mercy SD - $8K Bonus

Description Bonus incentive of $8,000and relocation assistance is available to eligible new hires. This is a Full time, benefited position as a Lead OR RN at Scripps Mercy San Diego. The shift is 4 days per week with a 10 hour day shift. This individual will need to have OR circulating experience specifically with ENT, Head and Neck surgery, maxillofacial surgery and plastic surgery service lines. 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 2025. 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 2024 list of 150 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 #LI-JS1 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. Qualifications 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 ENT- Head and neck, maxillofacial surgery and plastic surgery 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 3 years or more experience in Nursing experience is preferred 2 years or more of related experience CNOR certificate Leadership experience Job: RN Primary Location: Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO Work Locations: SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO 4077 FIFTH AVENUE SAN DIEGO 92103 Organization: Scripps Mercy San Diego Job Posting: Jan 16, 2026, 5:20:17 PM Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS Minimum Rate (USD): 61.91 - Maximum Rate (USD): 89.63 In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Created: 2026-03-04