(RN) Per Diem Registered Nurse-KOP Operating Room - 141302

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a per diem Clinical Nurse II (RN) for the KOP Peri-Op unit at the Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion in San Diego. The role includes shared responsibilities across Thornton and Hillcrest campuses, with 10-hour shifts and a 20% appointment.

Requires CA RN license, BART or BLS, and 2+ years OR experience; CNOR preferred. Will float to multiple units as needed; Magnet-designated institution with emphasis on nursing excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited nursing program and licensed as an RN in California.
• BART or BLS certification required at hire with plan to obtain BART within 6 months.
• Minimum 2 years of recent ambulatory and/or inpatient OR experience with various service lines.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Autonomously assess and implement nursing interventions within ANA standards.
• Act as a resource to the nursing team and promote policy compliance and safety.

Skills

RN License

BART/BLS certification

Operating Room experience

Interpersonal communication

Education

RN California license

CNOR (preferred)

Job description

Payroll Title

NURSE PD

Department

KOP Peri-Op
Hiring Pay Scale
$91.16 / Hour

Worksite

Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion

Appointment Type

Per Diem

Appointment Percent

20%

Union

NX Contract

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

Days, 10-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday
#141302 (RN) Per Diem Registered Nurse-KOP Operating Room

Filing Deadline: Wed 9/23/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds.
Current UC San Diego Health CNA (NX) represented RN/NP applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of job posting. All additional applicants will be considered after 14 days of job posting, pending the status of the initial internal CNA (NX) represented applicant pool.

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.
The Clinical Nurse provides skilled nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. Primarily working out of the Outpatient Pavilion, the Clinical Nurse II will need to float to both Thornton and Hillcrest. Thornton and Hillcrest perform surgical services in Neurology, Orthopedics, Urology, Plastics, general, Oncology, Head and Neck, Vascular and Open Heart, Gynecology, additional services at Hillcrest include trauma and burn surgeries.
The Clinical Nurse 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 and promotes compliance and support for policies. Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BART or BLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must have at least two years (2+) of recent ambulatory and/or inpatient Operating Room experience with various service lines.
• 2+ years of recent inpatient and/or outpatient OR experience.
• Experience with various service lines: orthopedic, general, urology, GYN, ENT, MIS, plastics & robotics.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN
• CNOR
  

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $190,342 - $190,342 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $91.16 - $91.16
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, 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).
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics.
Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.
To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace