(RN) New Grad Registered Nurse - HC Emergency - 141821

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

Job summary

UC San Diego Health, a nationally recognized Magnet-designated academic medical center, offers a Nurse Residency Program for new graduate Registered Nurses. The program supports transition-to-practice with enhanced clinical learning, hands-on skill training, and mentorship to ensure excellent patient outcomes in a high-acuity environment.

As a New Grad RN, you will join a team with access to Level I Trauma, specialized centers, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• California RN license by start date; interim permits considered.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire; ART within 6 months.
• Current PALS certification.
• Licensure/certification due by cohort start date.
• Less than 6 months of RN experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement nursing interventions under general supervision.
• Evaluate results for diverse patient populations.
• Direct and assist other nursing team members as assigned.
• Promote compliance with policies and foster professional relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensing (California)

BSN (preferred)

BLS/CPR

ACLS

PALS

Job description

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.

As the only academic medical center in San Diego, UC San Diego Health sets the standard for quality care. We have a Level I Trauma designation, a Regional Burn Center, and a Joint Commission certified Stroke Center. Our Medical Center in Hillcrest location underwent a $1.5 million remodel for our 20-bed Emergency Department. The Medical Center has a Level 1 Trauma Center and the trauma unit is affiliated with the SICU. The ED sees around 37,000 patients a year.

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.

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.

• Current PALS certification.

• 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).