(RN) Registered Nurse - IR/Radiology - Per Diem - 133604

UC San Diego; Oakland, California, Winchester (CA, MO, VA); On-site; USD 181,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Interventional Radiology team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide autonomous nursing care in a Magnet designated organization, recognized for excellence in nursing. You will support various departments across multiple locations, ensuring high-quality patient care through your expertise and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to make a difference in patient outcomes, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, and be part of a leading health system that prioritizes innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum of 1 year IR, Cath Lab or Procedural experience.
• Flexibility to work at multiple locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in Interventional Radiology departments.
• Exercise independent judgment in patient care.

Skills

Autonomous Nursing Care

Patient Assessment

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

RN License issued by the State of California

Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing

BSN

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Moderate Sedation Certification

Job description

(RN) Registered Nurse - IR/Radiology - Per Diem - 133604

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Job Description

Filing Deadline: Thu 5/15/2025

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. 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.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

This position serves all UCSD Interventional Radiology departments at multiple UCSD locations. The primary location for this position is UCSD East Campus where Radiology, IR, and Vascular access are served by the IR nursing team. The Interventional Radiology RN will support areas within the radiology department on an as needed bases, this can include being scheduled at all locations.

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 at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Flexibility to orient and work at East Campus, La Jolla and Hillcrest Hospitals.
• PICC insertion training and competency within 6 months
• PALS certification within six (6) months.
• Moderate Sedation Certified within three months of hire.
• Must have minimum of (1) year IR, Cath Lab or Procedural experience. If insufficient applicant pool, the department may consider candidates without this experience who have three (3+) or more years of recent acute care ICU/ER experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN.
• Moderate Sedation Certified.
• US IV Insertion experience
• PICC insertion experience.
• Vascular Access Certification.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• This position will service all areas within IR/Radiology as needed.
• 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.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $180,716 - $180,716 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $86.55 - $86.55

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).

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 and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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.

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Payroll Title:

NURSE PD

Department:

East Campus Radiology Diagnostic

Hiring Pay Scale

$86.55 / Hour

Worksite:

East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road)

Appointment Type:

Per Diem

Appointment Percent:

20%

Union:

NX Contract

Total Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

7am to -1730pm , Monday to Friday

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Posted: 5/8/2025

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