(RN) Registered Nurse - Medical IMU/PCU - 141953

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

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a RN for the 7 West Progressive Care Unit at Hillcrest Campus to provide autonomous nursing care for high-acuity patients. The role operates nights with 12-hour shifts in a 23-bed unit known for strong retention and Magnet-designated care.

Requirements include CA RN license, accredited nursing program, BLS/CPR and ACLS at hire, and at least 2 years in acute care (step-down/IMU/PCU/Telemetry).

Qualifications

• Graduate from accredited nursing program.
• RN license issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to ART within six months.
• Minimum of two years acute care RN experience at step-down/IMU/PCU/Telemetry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with empathy and kindness.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous nursing care per ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance.
• Care for high-acuity medical-surgical patients on 7 West PCU/IMU.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Adapt to varied hours, shifts, and locations based on unit needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathy and kindness

Critical thinking

Education

RN license California

Graduate from accredited nursing program

BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications

Job description

Payroll Title

CLIN NURSE 2

Department

HC 7 PCU

Hiring Pay Scale

$66.25 - $92.86 / Hour

Worksite

Hillcrest

Appointment Type

Career

Appointment Percent

90%

Union

NX Contract

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

Nights, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday

#141953 (RN) Registered Nurse - Medical IMU/PCU

Filing Deadline

Fri 10/30/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/27/26 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.

7 West is a 23-bed acute care Progressive Care Unit at UC San Diego Health’s Hillcrest Campus. It provides care for a diverse population of high-acuity medical-surgical patients and offers a 6-bed direct observation room for more critically ill patients requiring closer monitoring.

7 West team boasts a high retention rate. The nurses in this unit are experienced, highly skilled clinicians with a heart. They adapt to complex and rapidly changing environments, ensuring great patient outcomes. The team recognizes the value of each individual and is guided by the commitment to nursing excellence and healthcare leadership while maintaining patient and family centered care.

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.

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 certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of recent acute care RN experience at the step-down, IMU, PCU, or Telemetry level of care or higher acuity.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN.
• Specialty certification in critical care or progressive care nursing (PCCN or CCRN).
• Critical care/Progressive Care training or equivalent; Critical Care Intern Program completion by the San Diego AACN Chapter or completion of the UCSD PCU series.
• Previous work experience with cardiac monitoring and IV medication titration.
• Demonstrates participation in shared governance committees or equivalent.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

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.
• 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).

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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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.

• "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