(RN) Registered Nurse - Per Diem - 6 PCU/IMU - 142168

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 148,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California San Diego Health is seeking an experienced RN for a per diem night shift position on the 6 PCU/IMU at Hillcrest. A 20% appointment with 12-hour shifts, Sundays through Saturdays, offers autonomous patient care in a high-acuity environment.

Highlights include Magnet recognition, ongoing professional development, and a commitment to patient-centered care. California RN licensure with BLS/ACLS is required, with a plan to obtain ART within six months.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN license issued by the State of California.
• BART or BLS and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get UCSD ART within six months.
• Minimum of one year of acute care RN experience at the PCU/IMU level or higher.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills for complex patient conditions in a stepdown setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous nursing care within ANA standards.
• Assess and implement nursing actions for high acuity patients.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and patients.

Skills

RN License (CA)

ACLS/BLS Certification

Acute Care RN Experience

Communication Skills

Education

Nursing degree

BSN/MSN preferred

Job description

Payroll Title: NURSE PD

Department: 6 WEST

Hiring Pay Scale: $91.16 / Hour

Worksite: Hillcrest

Appointment Type: Per Diem

Appointment Percent: 20%

Union: NX Contract

Total Openings: 1

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

#142168 (RN) Registered Nurse - Per Diem - 6 PCU/IMU

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. 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.

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 6th Floor is a 45 bed acute care progressive care unit at UC San Diego Health's Hillcrest Campus located near downtown San Diego. The unit provides care for a population of high acuity adult medical‑surgical patients, oncology and infectious disease.

Team members demonstrate self‑determination, an ability to adapt to complex and rapidly changing environments, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, provide care that is patient and family centered, participate in shared governance councils and committees, and are committed to contributing to professional practice that generates quality outcomes and improves the Experience of both our patients and our team members. Professional development, life‑long learning, and relationship‑building are key values.

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.


• BART or BLS and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get UCSD ART within six (6) months of hire date.


• A minimum of one (1) year of acute care RN experience at the Progressive Care Unit/Intermediate Care Unit (PCU/IMU) level or higher.


• Demonstrates a solid understanding of nursing‑sensitive indicators relevant to PCU/IMU and integrates these measures into daily practice to promote quality and safety outcomes.


• Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results for complex, evolving patient conditions within a stepdown setting.


• Ability to critically handle unexpected challenges and create solutions with a patient‑centered approach.


• 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.


• Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all disciplines of staff, including technologists, physicians, advanced practice providers, and patients, both verbally and in writing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN or MSN.


• Professional Nursing Certification, preferably PCCN or CCRN.


• Two (2+) or more years of Progressive Care or Intermediate Care RN experience.


• Experience working with vulnerable patient populations

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• 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.


• Per Diem shift requirement is an average of 1 shift per week per 4‑week schedule. Must be available 1 weekend shift per 4‑week schedule and a minimum of 1 holiday. This is subject to change based on individual department needs.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $190,342 - $190,342 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $91.16 - $91.16

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role includes 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).

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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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