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

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet-designated organization with Magnet with Distinction, located in La Jolla, San Diego. This RN/NP role operates in Emergency Services with a night shift, requiring a California RN license and BLS/CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

The department emphasizes professional nursing excellence and patient outcomes. Ideal candidates have ER experience (2+ years), strong clinical nursing skills, and the ability to work well in a fast-paced team.

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.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, 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.
• Promotes compliance and support of policies.
• Achieves trust in professional collegial relationships.

Skills

ER nursing

Interpersonal communication

Certification: BLS/CPR

Certification: ACLS

Certification: PALS

Education

BSN

California RN license

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 09/22/2026 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.

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).