ICU RN – Critical Care, Magnet-Excellence

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 an experienced ICU RN who can provide autonomous nursing care in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes critical thinking, priority setting, and superior patient advocacy.

Selected candidates will participate in an ICU Boot Camp and department training; night shifts may be required. A California RN license with ART/BLS/ACLS is required, along with 1 year of acute care experience in PCU/IMU.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Active California RN license is required.
• ART, BLS/CPR, and ACLS certifications at time of hire or within six months.
• Minimum one year of acute care RN experience in PCU/IMU.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous nursing care aligned with ANA standards.
• Assess, triage, and respond to urgent patient needs promptly.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to ensure patient safety.
• Communicate effectively with staff, physicians, patients, and families.

Skills

Autonomous nursing

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team player

Triage

Patient advocacy

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

ART certification

BLS/CPR

ACLS certification

Job description

UC San Diego Health in San Diego, CA is seeking an experienced ICU RN who can provide autonomous nursing care in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes critical thinking, priority setting, and superior patient advocacy.

Selected candidates will participate in an ICU Boot Camp and department training; night shifts may be required. A California RN license with ART/BLS/ACLS is required, along with 1 year of acute care experience in PCU/IMU.