ER Nurse (RN) – Magnet-Excellence, Trauma Center

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is hiring an Emergency Room Registered Nurse (CNIII) to provide expert nursing care in a fast-paced, Level I Trauma center setting. The role requires CA RN licensure, BLS/CPR, ACLS, and PALS, with 1+ year ER experience; 2+ years preferred.

Candidates must perform interventions, collaborate with the team, and uphold patient safety standards. Clinical excellence and strong communication are essential, as is the ability to thrive in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• PALS certification.
• Minimum of one (1) year of recent Emergency Room RN experience. Two (2+) or more years of recent Emergency Room RN experience is highly preferred.
• Proven nursing clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results for Emergency Room patients.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to work within a busy team environment.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluated results for a wide variety of patient populations.
• Directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned.
• Promotes compliance and support of policies.
• Achieves trust in professional collegial relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Nursing judgment

Emergency care

Education

RN licensure (CA)

BSN preferred

Tools

CPR/BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

UC San Diego Health is hiring an Emergency Room Registered Nurse (CNIII) to provide expert nursing care in a fast-paced, Level I Trauma center setting. The role requires CA RN licensure, BLS/CPR, ACLS, and PALS, with 1+ year ER experience; 2+ years preferred.

Candidates must perform interventions, collaborate with the team, and uphold patient safety standards. Clinical excellence and strong communication are essential, as is the ability to thrive in a high-volume environment.