RN Manager, Surgery (OR) - La Jolla Green

This is a full time, benefited position as a RN Manager of (OR) Surgery. It is an exempt role working day shift typically Monday - Friday. There is leadership administrative call with a rotating schedule Monday through Sunday to cover emergencies or after business hour needs. This is 1 week out of the month.

The location is at Scripps Green in Torrey Pines, La Jolla.

This position is eligible for a New Hire Bonus up to $13K, and to participate in the Manager incentive Compensation plan.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

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 2026.
• 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 2026 list of 165 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.

As Manager of the 12 suites in the Operating Room you will create and maintain an environment that assures nursing practice reflects established standards of care and practice and a culture that promotes patient safety. Be responsible for the daily operations of assigned nursing unit, including creating and managing staffing plans and ensuring appropriate equipment and resources are available to staff to do their job. Ensure the safe transition of patients through the continuum of care to include active participation of nursing staff in planning and coordinating patient care, and direct hand-off to next appropriate level of care. Accountable for meeting operational budgets for assigned department(s). This role is mostly an administrative position although a strong clinical background and OR circulating skills are required.

*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.

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Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree plus five years applicable clinical OR experience, two of which in a leadership role.
• Requires excellent skills in communication, problem-solving, team development, planning and follow-through.
• Ability to exercise the authority and responsibility for assigned services based on the scope of the organization and complexity of patient care.
• Graduate of an accredited program.
• Maintains current California RN license.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification and all competencies/certifications required of the charge RN on the unit

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master's degree or MSN preferred.
• Previous OR Manager work experience is preferred.
• CNOR Certification