(RN) Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Tele/PCU - 141704

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet-designated organization recognized for nursing excellence and outstanding patient outcomes. This posting highlights an RN/NP applicant pool and emphasizes the high standards of care across General Medicine, General Surgery, and related services.

Under general supervision, the role involves identifying and implementing nursing interventions, directing nursing teams, and ensuring policy compliance. A cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

Qualifications

• 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 UCSD ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Minimum of one (1) year of recent acute care IMU/PCU RN experience.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results for diverse patient populations.
• Direct and support other members of the nursing team and promote policy compliance.
• Promote transformational leadership and a empowering practice environment where nurses thrive.

Skills

RN license

Acute care

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Nursing degree

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, identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluated results for a wide variety of patient populations, these patients include: General Medicine, General Surgery, Cystic Fibrosis, Epilepsy, Advanced Lung Disease, Bariatric Surgery. Directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned. Promotes compliance and support of policies. Achieves trust in professional collegial relationships.

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

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 UCSD ART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of recent acute care IMU/PCU 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN/MSN.

• Experience with post-surgical patients.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and various locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business 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).