(RN) Registered Nurse - Interventional Pulmonary - 141907

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health seeks a Clinic Nurse 2 for the Pulmonary Division in La Jolla. The role supports interventional pulmonary procedures and outpatient coordination. It requires California RN licensure and relevant pulmonary procedural experience.

Typical schedule includes days with 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. The position is 90% appointment percentage with a career appointment type and competitive hourly pay.

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.
• Minimum two years of nursing experience in Pulmonary/Interventional settings.
• Moderate sedation and care coordination experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bronchoscopy and interventional pulmonary procedures (e.g., EBUS, navigation bronchoscopy, rigid bronchoscopy).
• Coordinate outpatient clinic and procedural care for the Interventional Pulmonology program.
• Partner with the multidisciplinary team to educate patients and families.
• Coordinate medication refills and communication of test or procedural results.
• May assume OR circulator or scrub roles and observe sterile techniques when needed.

Skills

RN License

BLS/CPR

ACLS

Pulmonary procedures

Interventional pulmonology exp

Education

Nursing degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Payroll Title

CLIN NURSE 2

Department

PULMONARY DIVISION

Hiring Pay Scale

$66.25 - $92.86 / Hour

Worksite

La Jolla

Appointment Type

Career

Appointment Percent

90%

Union

NX Contract

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

Days, 10 hour shifts, Monday-Friday

#141907 (RN) Registered Nurse - Interventional Pulmonary

Filing Deadline

Mon 11/2/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/28/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

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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.

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.

This position requires assisting with special pulmonary procedures in an inpatient, outpatient, and OR capacity. You will work along side other team members and assist with bronchoscopy and other interventional pulmonary procedures including, but not limited to, EBUS, navigation bronchoscopy, rigid bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, tunneled pleural catheter placement, chest tube placement, tracheostomy. At times you may be asked to assume the role of OR circulator or scrub, with a need to know and observe sterile techniques. You will coordinate outpatient clinic and procedural care for the Interventional Pulmonology program and partner with the multidisciplinary team to provide patient and family education, outpatient clinic coordination, patient triage, chart review, development of care plans, coordinate medication refills, facilitate communication of test or procedural results. Knowledge of EPIC OpTime is desirable. Must have a good understanding of airway management.

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.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire.
• Minimum two (2) years of demonstrated recent nursing experience in Pulmonary Special Procedures/Interventional Pulmonology or GI, IR, ICU, and/or Perioperative Services in an acute care setting OR ED/PCU/IMU with Charge RN experience within the past five (5) years.
• Moderate sedation, and care coordination experience.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonaland communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to allstaff and patients.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results, particularly in the areas of moderate sedation, and pulmonary procedures.
• Demonstrates experience with or interest in providing individualized care to vulnerable populations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN.
• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.
• Experience in patient management in an outpatient setting.
• Experience in patient care coordination in a procedural or surgical setting
• Knowledge and experience in anticoagulation/antiplatelet therapy management.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and various locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's 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, 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).

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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!

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• \"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:
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