(RN) Registered Nurse - Per Diem – MOP - 141083

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Nurse (RN) to join the MOP Special Procedures team on a per diem basis at Hillcrest. The role supports pre-, intra-, and post-procedure care for pain and minor OB procedures, with moderate sedation under physician supervision.

The position requires California RN licensure and current BLS/CPR and ACLS, plus a year of procedural experience. The nurse will be autonomous within ANA standards, provide direct patient care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN license issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get UCSD ART within six months of hire date.
• One year recent procedural experience in a setting with procedural suites or operating rooms.
• Conscious sedation certification.
• Able to work preop, intraop, and postop for procedure.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with strong written and verbal communications.
• Teamwork and ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for procedure suite patients, including pain and OB procedures.
• Assist physicians during endoscopy and monitor moderate sedation under physician direction.
• Promote compliance, patient safety, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Direct and assist other nursing/tech staff as a resource in the suite.
• Perform preop/recover tasks for procedure suite patients.

Skills

RN

BLS/CPR

ACLS

Conscious Sedation

Preop/Intraop/Postop care

Teamwork

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing

RN license issued by the State of California

Job description

Payroll Title NURSE PD

Department MOP Special Procedures

Hiring Pay Scale $91.16 / Hour

Worksite Hillcrest

Appointment Type Per Diem

Appointment Percent 20%

Union NX Contract

Total Openings 1

Work Schedule Days, 10 Hour Shifts, Monday - Friday

#141083 (RN) Registered Nurse - Per Diem – MOP

Filing Deadline Fri 9/11/2026

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 Special Procedures nurse provides pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure nursing care to inpatients and outpatients undergoing pain procedure and minor OB procedure at multiple locations. Assists physician during endoscopy procedures and performs moderate sedation under the direction of the physician. Identifies and implements nursing interventions, and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations. Directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing and tech team and performs other duties as assigned. Promotes compliance and support for policies and participates in patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.

This procedure suite RN will be responsible for direct care of all procedure suite patients. This includes pain procedures, Obgyn procedures, IR procedures and future services added to procedure suite. RN will need moderate sedation certification and will be responsible for assisting with preop/recover of procedure suite patients.

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.

Located in Hillcrest, the McGrath Outpatient Pavilion is a state-of-the-art, 250,000-square-foot medical facility designed to meet the growing healthcare needs of our region. Spanning six floors, this advanced facility is home to key clinical programs and offers specialized diagnostic, treatment, and surgical services. With a strong emphasis on cancer care, we are committed to delivering world-class medical services in a patient-centered environment.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN license issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get UCSD ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• One (1) year recent procedural experience in a setting that has procedural suites or operating rooms.
• Must be able/certified to perform conscious sedation (Moderate Sedation Certification).
• Must be able to work preop, intraop, and postop for procedure.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to quickly analyze problems, determine appropriate level of intervention, and develop and apply effective solutions.
• Effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills and strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Teamwork skills and ability to work effectively in a team setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN
• Specialty certification

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Per diem shift requirement is an average of 1 shift per week. Must be available 1 weekend shift every 4 weeks and 1 major holiday. This is subject to change based on department needs.
• Employment is subject to 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).

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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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