Radiology RN: Nights, Autonomous Patient Care

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Radiology to cover night shifts across multiple radiology modalities. The role involves autonomous nursing care, coordination with anesthesia during imaging, and supervision of LVNs, with dosimeter-based radiation safety.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of ICU/IR/ER RN experience, California RN license, BLS/CPR and ACLS, and is comfortable with telemetry and fast-paced hospital settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six months of hire date.
• Minimum of two (2) years of RN experience in ICU, IR or ER to include recent experience working with cardiovascular patients on a cardiac unit, radiology unit, or acute care setting utilizing telemetry.
• Must be proficient in IV skills and ability to complete competency for central line access.
• Ability to complete competency in cardiac monitoring, knowledge of pacemaker modes, care of patients under anesthesia for imaging study, and Medication Administration per UCSD policy.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results.
• Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all disciplines of staff including technologists, LVNs, physicians & advanced practice providers, and patients, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to critically handle unexpected challenges in a radiology setting and create solutions with a patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous nursing care in line with ANA standards and professional performance.
• Care for patients across Radiology modalities including MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Breast Imaging and Diagnostics at multiple UCSD locations.
• Assist anesthesia provider during imaging studies and oversee LVNs in Radiology.
• Float to Radiology areas as needed and service all modalities.
• Monitor radiation exposure using dosimeter and maintain dosimetry safety.

Skills

BLS/CPR

ACLS

Telemetry

IV skills

Cardiac monitoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Empathy & patient care

Communication

Education

RN License (California)

BSN

Tools

Epic Radiant EMR

Dosimeter usage

Radiology equipment familiarity

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Radiology to cover night shifts across multiple radiology modalities. The role involves autonomous nursing care, coordination with anesthesia during imaging, and supervision of LVNs, with dosimeter-based radiation safety.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of ICU/IR/ER RN experience, California RN license, BLS/CPR and ACLS, and is comfortable with telemetry and fast-paced hospital settings.