RN Lead - Surgery (OR) - Mercy SD

Job Overview

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. The candidate must have OR circulating experience specifically with Orthopedics, Neuro, and Spine surgery service lines, and will also support other lead services.

Incentive: $8,000 and a relocation incentive of $3,000 for eligible new hires.

• Management and coordination of patient care within the Care Unit on a per shift basis, through implementation and integration of the nursing process, assignment and supervision of appropriate staff and collaboration with physicians.
• Act as the Care Unit expert and provide functional direction to members of the OR patient care team.
• Communicate with supply chain coordinators, vendors, surgeons, and charge RNs.
• Review the OR schedule and order necessary products and supplies.
• Cover breaks and support staff in the room, and may staff a room at times.
• Assist other leads on projects.

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/Spine surgery experience.
• Current American Heart Association BLS provider certification.
• Ability to speak, read, and follow instructions in English.
• Demonstrate positive behaviors.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• 3 years or more experience in nursing (preferred).
• 2 years or more related experience.
• CNOR certificate.
• Leadership experience.

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, and status as a qualified individual with disability.