ICU RN — Magnet-Designated Critical Care

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

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet-designated organization acknowledged for nursing excellence and innovative patient care. This role provides direct critical care in our 13-bed mixed Medical ICU/Coronary Contained Unit, with a focus on complex cases, education, and collaboration with physicians.

Qualified candidates hold an acute care RN license in California (BSN preferred), BLS/CPR and ACLS, and have 2+ years’ ICU experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Active California RN license.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Minimum two (2) years of recent acute care RN experience in adult ICU.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with staff, physicians, and patients verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively and cooperatively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to critical care patients using the nursing process in the clinic setting.
• Develops and provides treatment plans as requested.
• Promotes self-care through education.
• Organizes and maintains clinic equipment and supplies.
• Unit specializes in Pre-Cardiac Transplants, Congestive Heart Failure, Acute MI, CRRT, neurological patients and complex ventilation.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

RN license (California)

BSN (preferred)

BLS/CPR and ACLS

Acute care RN in adult ICU (2+ years)

Job description

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet-designated organization acknowledged for nursing excellence and innovative patient care. This role provides direct critical care in our 13-bed mixed Medical ICU/Coronary Contained Unit, with a focus on complex cases, education, and collaboration with physicians.

Qualified candidates hold an acute care RN license in California (BSN preferred), BLS/CPR and ACLS, and have 2+ years’ ICU experience.