ICU Nurse - Autonomous Care, Oncology & Transplant

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

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in San Diego, CA, is seeking ICU/Telemetry registered nurses with post-operative abdominal transplant or oncology experience. Selected candidates train in an ICU Boot Camp and participate in department trainings, with flexibility for night shifts.

Candidates must have an accredited nursing degree and California RN license, with ART/BLS/ACLS credentials and willingness to obtain ART within 6 months. Strong critical thinking and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Active California RN license.
• Current ART certification, or BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Minimum of one (1) year of recent clinical experience caring for post-operative abdominal transplant patients or primary experience managing complex oncology patient populations.
• Demonstrated unit leadership experience in an acute care setting, including roles such as Charge Nurse, Resource Nurse, Preceptor, or equivalent leadership responsibilities, and/or committee involvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous nursing care consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance.
• Care for postoperative abdominal transplant and oncology patients in a fast-paced ICU setting.
• Participate in ICU Boot Camp training and department trainings; adapt to day/night shift transitions as needed.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and empathetic patient care across all staff and external constituencies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team player

Empathy & bedside manner

Triage & crisis management

Education

Accredited nursing program

RN license California

Job description

UC San Diego Health in San Diego, CA, is seeking ICU/Telemetry registered nurses with post-operative abdominal transplant or oncology experience. Selected candidates train in an ICU Boot Camp and participate in department trainings, with flexibility for night shifts.

Candidates must have an accredited nursing degree and California RN license, with ART/BLS/ACLS credentials and willingness to obtain ART within 6 months. Strong critical thinking and teamwork are essential.