(RN) Registered Nurse - East Campus Telemetry - 141996

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

Benefits offered by this job

Magnet-designated organization

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is hiring a CLIN NURSE 2 (RN) for the East Campus Telemetry unit. The role requires nights, 12-hour shifts, and a 90% appointment on a 66.25–92.86 USD hourly scale.

Ideal candidates hold CA RN licensure, BLS/ACLS, and at least one year of inpatient telemetry experience. Magnet-designated status reflects our commitment to nursing excellence and patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BLS and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get UCSD ART within six months.
• Minimum one year recent inpatient acute care RN telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous nursing care for adult telemetry patients.
• Monitor cardiac status and respond to changes per standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Telemetry nursing

Cardiac monitoring

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

RN license California

BSN

Job description

Payroll Title: CLIN NURSE 2

Department: EC 5th Floor Telemetry

Hiring Pay Scale: $66.25 - $92.86 / Hour

Worksite: East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road)

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 90%

Union: NX Contract

Total Openings: 2

Work Schedule: Nights, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday

#141996 (RN) Registered Nurse - East Campus Telemetry

Filing Deadline: Tue 11/3/2026

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/29/2026 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.

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 Telemetry Unit at East Campus Medical Center located on the 5th floor provides care for adult medical and surgical patients who require a higher level of monitoring, including continuous cardiac telemetry. Common admitting diagnoses include cardiac and cardiovascular conditions, respiratory, neurological, renal, and metabolic disorders, as well as post–general surgery care. The acuity and complexity of this patient population require nursing staff to possess strong clinical judgment and specialized knowledge related to disease progression and advanced monitoring.

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 patient care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.




• RN License issued by the State of California.




• BLS and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get UCSD ART within six (6) months of hire date.




• Minimum one (1) year of recent (within 1 year) inpatient acute care RN experience at the Telemetry level of care or higher acuity.




• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess moderately-complex problems to develop potential solutions.




• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal andcommunication 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 at a telemetry level of care




• Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff,physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN.


• National nursing certification relevant to acute or progressive care (e.g., PCCN, CCRN, or equivalent).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.


• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.


• Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $138,330 - $193,892 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $66.25 - $92.86

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. We invite you to join our team!

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.

a. "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