(RN) Registered Nurse Per Diem - Neuro ICU - 140368

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 191,000; Part time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for per diem work in the Jacobs Medical Center 3F ICU, a Neuro ICU unit. The role requires a California RN license, current certifications, and at least one year of inpatient ICU experience.

The appointment is 20% with nights on a 12-hour shift schedule. The pay scale is $91.16 per hour, with the annual full pay range around $190,342; standard expectations include autonomous nursing practice, compliance with ANA standards, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• RN license in California is required.
• One year of recent inpatient, acute care ICU experience is expected.
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous nursing care in alignment with ANA standards.
• Assess patients, implement nursing interventions, and evaluate outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Nursing

Education

RN License issued by California

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Current ART or BLS/CPR and ACLS with plan to get ART within 6 months

Job description

Payroll Title

NURSE PD

Department

JACOBS MEDICAL CENTER 3F-ICU

Hiring Pay Scale

$91.16 / Hour

Worksite

Jacobs Medical Center

Appointment Type

Per Diem

Appointment Percent

20%

Union

NX Contract

Total Openings

2

Work Schedule

Nights, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday

#140368 (RN) Registered Nurse Per Diem - Neuro ICU

Extended Deadline

Mon 9/28/2026

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.

JMC 3F is a 12 bed Neuroscience ICU specializing in Advanced Neurosurgical Procedures, comprehensive Stroke care, Aneurysm, tumor and complex orthopedic and Neurosurgical spine procedures.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• Current ART certification, or BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Minimum one (1) year of recent inpatient, acute care adult ICU RN experience.
• 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.
• One (1+) or more years of RN experience in Neuro ICU (Neuro Surgery, Neuro Oncology, Stroke).
• Prior experience with stroke patients and/or working with the NIH Stroke Scale.
• Completion of stroke training.
• CCRN, SCRN, CNRN, NIH or PCCN Certifications.

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.

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" 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:
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