(RN) New Grad Registered Nurse - 2 East IMU/PCU - 141820

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health invites newly licensed RNs to join its March 2027 Nurse Residency Program Cohort. This program supports transition to practice with enhanced clinical learning on Thornton's 2 East unit, covering ICU stepdown, cardiac, heart failure, and medicine specialties.

The posting highlights UCSD's Magnet designation and commitment to nursing excellence, patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive. A cover letter is highly recommended.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• California RN license by start date; interim permits may be considered.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire; ART within six months.
• Licensure/certification required by cohort start date (March 5, 2027).
• Less than six months of RN experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Bilingual

Education

RN licensure (California)

BSN (preferred)

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/15/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This posting is for our March 2027 Nurse Residency Program Cohort.

Please note, once your application has been submitted, no changes or updates can be made. If you withdraw your application, you will be unable to re-apply.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive.

Explore and experience the passionate care of a diverse patient unit ranging from Intermediate Care down to Tele/Medsurg overflow. Thornton's 2 East is a 26-bed inpatient unit which specializes in ICU stepdown, cardiac, heart failure, and medicine specialties. The unit is unique and challenging, and nurses develop a wide variety of skills.

The Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. This program is designed to support Newly Licensed Registered Nurses with a comprehensive transition-to-practice experience through enhanced clinical learning, hands-on skill training and so much more!

Under general supervision, the New Grad RN identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations. Directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned. Promotes compliance and support of policies. Achieves trust in professional collegial relationships.

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While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• California RN license by start date. Depending on applicant pool, may consider interim permits.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Licensure and certification are not required at time of application but will be required by the cohort start date of March 5, 2027.
• Must have less than six (6) months of working RN experience.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN.
• Prior clinical work experience in specialty area.
• Externship (outside of required clinical hours) in an ICU.
• Prior UCSD experience.
• Bilingual.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours, days of the week, shifts, and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $137,056 - $137,056 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $65.64 - $65.64

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).