(RN) Registered Nurse - Medicine PCU/IMU - 142011

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 CLIN NURSE 2 to support the Medicine PCU/IMU on nights at Hillcrest. The role emphasizes autonomous nursing care, critical thinking, and patient-centered practices in a high-volume unit.

Applicants must have California RN licensure and BLS/ACLS; ART training within six months is required. The unit offers growth opportunities and a demanding but rewarding clinical environment for experienced nurses.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing; RN license in California
• BLS and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to obtain ART within six months
• Minimum of two (2) years of inpatient acute PCU/IMU RN experience
• Experience with psych patients and crisis prevention training
• Demonstrates nursing indicators and critical thinking in progressive care
• Ability to function in a fast-paced setting with strong communication and empathy
• Demonstrated de-escalation skills with vulnerable/psychiatric patients

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous nursing care per ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions for patient care populations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Empathy

De-escalation

Critical thinking

Education

RN from accredited school

California RN license

BLS & ACLS at hire

ART within 6 months

Tools

BLS/ACLS certifications

Job description

Payroll Title

CLIN NURSE 2

Department

8FL MEDICINE

Hiring Pay Scale

$66.25 - $92.86 / Hour

Worksite

Hillcrest

Appointment Type

Career

Appointment Percent

90%

Union

NX Contract

Total Openings

2

Work Schedule

Nights, 12-hour shifts, Sunday-Saturday

#142011 (RN) Registered Nurse - Medicine PCU/IMU

Filing Deadline

Wed 11/4/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/30/26 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. The 8th floor at Hillcrest Medical Center treats a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions such as tuberculosis infection, COPD, sickle-cell crisis, cellulitis and diabetes. Nurses on this unit often have the opportunity to become well-versed in the treatment of liver and kidney diseases, COPD, diabetes and other chronic medical conditions. We offer opportunities for professional growth, continued learning and career development. The wide variety of patients makes working here both rewarding and challenging. 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. All performance expectations associated with this position are performed at the PRACTITIONER Level.

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 and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six months of hire date.
• A minimum of two (2) years of recent inpatient acute Progressive Care (PCU) or Intermediate Medical Unit (IMU) RN experience.
• Previous experience (within the last 12 months) with psych patients, including legal psychiatric holds, and/or Crisis Prevention Training.
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of nursing-sensitive indicators relevant to progressive care and integrates these measures into daily practice to promote quality and safety outcomes.
• Demonstrates critical nursing thinking and clinical skills in progressive care population to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results.
• Demonstrates critical nursing thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results.
• 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.
• Demonstrated de-escalation skills with vulnerable and/or psychiatric patient populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN/MSN.
• PCCN certification.
• Bilingual: English/Spanish.
• Participation in shared governance committees or equivalent.
• Specialty Nurse Certification.

Special Conditions

• Unit transitioning from Med-Surg/Tele to a full PCU.
• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• This position will be required to work 4 weekend days per month.
• Selected candidates 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

• "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