(RN) Registered Nurse-Per Diem - Ambulatory Float - 141076

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an RN/NP to join our Magnet‑designated nursing team. You will provide autonomous care across ambulatory settings in alignment with ANA standards and professional performance, delivering high-quality patient outcomes and compassionate care.

The shift is primarily Monday–Friday day shift with weekends; position will float to North County and other San Diego clinics, with travel required. A cover letter is highly recommended when applying.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months of hire date.
• Must have a minimum of one year of recent active RN experience within an ambulatory setting.
• 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.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous nursing care within ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance.
• Assess and respond to patient care needs across ambulatory settings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.

Skills

RN license CA

BART/BLS

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Empathy and kindness

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Accredited nursing program graduate

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Current UC San Diego Health 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 RN/NP 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.

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.

Shift is primarily Monday - Friday day shift with weekends. Need to be available for multiple shifts during the week.

Due to our exciting Community Care clinic growth, position will float to North County as well as additional clinics throughout San Diego. Must be willing to travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.

• RN License issued by the State of California.

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

• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of recent active RN experience within an ambulatory setting.

• 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.

• 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.

• Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results.

• Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN.
• ACLS and/or ART.
• Ambulatory Care experience.
• Prior Float or Traveler experience.
• Phone triage experience.

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 physical.
• Per Diem shift requirement is an average of 3 shifts per week. Must be available every other weekend 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 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).