Per Diem Transplant RN — Autonomous Care, Magnet Team

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Per Diem RN for transplant care in La Jolla. Responsibilities include autonomous patient care, collaboration with transplant teams, and patient education. The role emphasizes clinical judgment, critical thinking, and effective communication.

Must have CA RN license and BLS/CPR, with 3+ years of relevant experience. Per-diem schedule includes days, 8-hour shifts, Monday–Friday, with 20% appointment and potential weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• RN license issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with plan to obtain BART within six months.
• Minimum three years of recent direct patient care in acute or ambulatory settings.
• Experience with solid organ transplant patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous nursing care for pre and post-transplant patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary transplant teams and physicians.
• Educate patients, staff and community organizations about transplant care.
• Cross-train to cover nursing positions in transplant clinics.

Skills

RN license

BLS/CPR

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Per Diem RN for transplant care in La Jolla. Responsibilities include autonomous patient care, collaboration with transplant teams, and patient education. The role emphasizes clinical judgment, critical thinking, and effective communication.

Must have CA RN license and BLS/CPR, with 3+ years of relevant experience. Per-diem schedule includes days, 8-hour shifts, Monday–Friday, with 20% appointment and potential weekend coverage.