(RN) Registered Nurse - Per Diem-Cardiac Cath Lab - 141936

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 148,000; Part time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health seeks a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Cath Lab at the Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center in San Diego. This Per Diem, 12-hour shift role requires on-call coverage 24/7 and is eligible for a 20% appointment.

The ideal candidate will have CA RN license, BLS/CPR, ACLS, Moderate Sedation cert within 6 months, two years Cath Lab experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team while maintaining compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• RN license issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Moderate Sedation certification within three (3) months of hire.
• Two years Cath Lab RN experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to take call and work variable locations and shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays, per department needs.
• Ability to wear a lead apron (up to approximately 15 lbs).
• Ability to work in an environment with radiation exposure.
• Ability to respond within 30 minutes of STEMI activation.
• Excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibility, and to quickly assess moderately complex problems and develop potential solutions.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment while consistently demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and kindness toward staff and patients.
• Adherence to UCSD Health Medical Center (C.A.R.I.N.G.) Standards of Performance, demonstrating professionalism in attire, attitude, conversation, behavior, and attentiveness to others.

Skills

CA RN license

BLS/CPR

ACLS

Moderate Sedation

Cath Lab experience

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Communication

On-call for STEMI

Radiation safety

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

BSN/MSN (preferred)

Job description

Work Schedule

12-Hour Shifts Monday-Friday, Rotating on call 24/7

Payroll Title

NURSE PD

Department

CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER

Hiring Pay Scale

$91.16 / Hour

Worksite

Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center

Appointment Type

Per Diem

Appointment Percent

20%

Union

NX Contract

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

12-Hour Shifts Monday-Friday, Rotating on call 24/7

#141936 (RN) Registered Nurse - Per Diem-Cardiac Cath Lab

Filing Deadline

Thu 10/29/2026

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Moderate Sedation certification within three (3) months of hire.
• Two years Cath Lab RN experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to take call and work variable locations and shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays, per department needs.
• Ability to wear a lead apron (up to approximately 15 lbs).
• Ability to work in an environment with radiation exposure.
• Ability to respond within 30 minutes of STEMI activation.
• Excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibility, and to quickly assess moderately complex problems and develop potential solutions.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment while consistently demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and kindness toward staff and patients.
• Adherence to UCSD Health Medical Center (C.A.R.I.N.G.) Standards of Performance, demonstrating professionalism in attire, attitude, conversation, behavior, and attentiveness to others.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN/MSN.
• RCIS, CEN or CCRN certification.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work 12-hour week shifts and participate in mandatory rotating call coverage, including nights, weekends, holidays, and urgent/emergent procedures. The position requires availability beyond standard day-shift hours and may include overtime based on department needs.
• Must be able to work at variable locations and shifts as required by department operations.
• Must be able to wear a lead apron weighing up to approximately 15 lbs. and work safely in an environment with radiation exposure.
• Selected candidate may be hired at the CN III level, pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

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).

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