Rn - Psych Acute - San Diego - Per Diem - Nights

Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospitals and 19 outpatient facilities, which treat half a million patients annually through 2,600 affiliated physicians.

Founded in 1890 by the sisters of Mercy, Scripps Mercy Hospital is San Diego’s longest established hospital, the only Catholic medical center, and the largest teaching hospital in the region.

Scripps Mercy Hospital is San Diego’s longest established hospital, and the only Catholic medical center with campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista. Our team of highly skilled and engaged health professionals provide exceptional patient care which we describe as the “Mercy style of care.” We believe that the mind, body and spirit each play an integral part in the healing process, and we care for our patients and each other with that philosophy in mind.

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect from an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to work.

You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So, if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential. Scripps Mercy Hospital is San Diego’s longest established hospital, the only Catholic medical center and the largest teaching hospital in the region located in the heart of Hillcrest.

We invite you to join our team of Registered Nurses in the 36-bed Psychiatric Acute Unit where the RNs are responsible for:

• Providing direct patient care, observation and management of behavioral health patients.
• Assessment, plan and implement care and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes.
• Takes primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team.
• Manage de-escalation of behavioral disturbances

This is a Per Diem 8-hour Night shift position located at Scripps Mercy San Diego in Hillcrest.

Required Qualifications:

• One (1) year of RN experience
• Current CA Registered Nurse License
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association
• Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Behavioral Health and/or ED 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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.