(RN) Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Cardiac EP - 142095

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is hiring a Clinical Nurse to assess and care for patients with cardiac arrhythmias, assist during ablation and rhythm-management procedures, and ensure accurate documentation.

The role emphasizes autonomous nursing practice aligned with ANA standards, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and flexible shifts across Hillcrest/La Jolla campuses, including late mornings to early evenings.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of 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.
• Must have 1 year minimum cardiac ICU experience and/or EP lab/Cath lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessment and care delivery for populations with cardiac arrhythmias.
• Circulate or provide moderate sedation during cardiac ablation procedures and rhythm-management device procedures.
• Maintain documentation and act as a resource to other health care team members while promoting compliance with ANA standards.

Skills

Cardiac care

Autonomous nursing

Patient assessment

Education

Registered Nurse license (CA)

BSN (preferred)

Job description

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.

Under general supervision, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for patient assessment and care delivery, identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations presenting with cardiac arrhythmias. The Clinical Nurse circulates or provides moderate sedation during cardiac ablation procedures (VT, A-Fib, SVTs) or rhythm management device procedures (pacemakers, ICDs). The Clinical Nurse will be the primary RN circulator responsible for patient care and authentication of electronic documentation record and will direct and act as resource to other members of the health care team as assigned.

The Clinical Nurse promotes compliance and supports policies as well as achieves trust in professional collegial relationships. The Clinical Nurse maintains a professional and caring attitude. 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 of 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.
• Must have 1 year minimum cardiac ICU experience and/or EP lab/Cath lab experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN.
• One (1) year of ICU experience plus two (2) years of experience in an EP Lab or Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Moderate sedation experience.
• RCIS and/or CCRN certifications.
• Charge nurse experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to work various hours Hillcrest and La Jolla (including weekends) and locations based on business needs.
• Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.
• Must be willing to work a late morning to early evening shift.
• Must be able to wear a lead apron.

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).