(RN) Registered Nurse - La Jolla Emergency Dept - 141351

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the La Jolla Emergency Department. The role involves night shift responsibilities, 12-hour shifts, and coverage Sunday through Saturday in a high-acuity ED setting.

Ideal candidates hold California RN licensure with BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS, and at least two years of ER experience. Magnet-designated facility offers professional growth and a collaborative environment tailored to exceptional patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• California RN license.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six months.
• PALS certification.
• Minimum 2 years ER RN experience (within the past three years).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to work within a busy team environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results for various patient populations in the ED.
• Direct and support other nursing team members; promote policy compliance.
• Promote professional nursing excellence within a Magnet-designated environment.
• Support care delivery in the Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center and affiliated services.

Skills

Emergency RN experience

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN license in California

BSN (preferred)

Tools

BLS/CPR

ACLS

PALS

ART ready within 6 months

Job description

Payroll Title: CLIN NURSE 2

Department: LJ Emergency Department

Hiring Pay Scale: $66.25 - $92.86 / Hour

Worksite: Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 90%

Union: NX Contract

Total Openings: 1

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

#141351 (RN) Registered Nurse - La Jolla Emergency Dept

Filing Deadline: Thu 10/1/2026

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.

Under general supervision, identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluated 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.

Emergency services in La Jolla are located in the Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center with access to all major medical specialties, such as:

• Accredited geriatric emergency department
• Comprehensive heart center
• Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Labor & Delivery
• Level III NICU

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• California RN license.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• PALS certification.
• Experienced Emergency RNs only.
• Minimum (2) years of Emergency Room RN experience (within the past three years).
• Proven nursing clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results for Emergency Room patients.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to work within a busy team environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN.
• Relevant specialty certification (e.g. CEN, TNCC, etc.).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• This is a night shift position.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and a 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!

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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