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RN DOU / Tele / PCU - Nights - Encinitas
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What they do
A PCU or Stepdown Registered Nurse cares for hospital patients who need close monitoring but not intensive care. Works in a hospital unit typically called Progressive Care Unit or Stepdown Unit. Monitors life signs and medications for patients who are progressing from more critical to less critical care. Works under the supervision of a physician, as part of a hospital nursing team.
$109,385 / year median in California
+11% projected growth
Job Description
RN DOU / Tele / PCU Full-Time | 12-Hour Night Shift Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has proudly served the coastal communities of North County since 1978. Opened in 2026, the DOU is a 36-bed, all-private room unit that provides a blended level of care for telemetry and stepdown patients. The unit specializes in caring for cardiac, pulmonary, and medical telemetry patients, as well as patients requiring stepdown-level care. In this compassionate and welcoming environment, our highly engaged nurses deliver exceptional care with the support of strong teamwork and leadership. Focused on quality outcomes and an outstanding patient experience, this unit is ideal for nurses committed to excellence. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of telemetry experience. We invite you to join our team of Registered Nurses, who are responsible for delivering direct patient care within the scope of their practice. Responsibilities include assessment, care planning, implementation of the plan of care, and evaluation of patient progress toward expected outcomes. Guided by a commitment to quality, patient- and family-centered care, the RN assumes primary responsibility for coordinating care delivered by the Care Team under their supervision. In collaboration with other members of the patient care team, the RN helps ensure the best possible outcomes for every patient. This is a Full Time (72 hours per pay period), 12-Hour Night Shift, position located at Scripps Memorial Encinitas. This is not a Med Surg Unit. #LI-JS1 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.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance