(RN) Registered Nurse - Perinatal Float Pool - 141312

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Perinatal Float Pool RN to provide family-centered care across multiple perinatal units, including Hillcrest LDRP, JMC Labor & Delivery, and Postpartum. Float nurses are assigned prior to each shift based on census, acuity, and staffing needs.

The role requires autonomous nursing care with adherence to ANA standards, and may involve high-risk L&D, triage, antepartum care, and PACU depending on unit assignment. A cover letter is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Must have an active California RN license.
• BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six months of hire date.
• Current NRP certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• Certificate of course completion of fetal monitoring.
• Minimum two years of recent Labor and Delivery RN experience in a high-delivery-volume hospital and/or two years of recent Postpartum or LDRP RN experience.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• The Perinatal Float Pool RN provides family-centered care across multiple perinatal units, supporting Hillcrest LDRP, Jacobs Medical Center Labor & Delivery, and Postpartum.
• Float nurses receive their unit assignment prior to each shift and provide coverage based on shift-to-shift census needs, acuity, and staffing demands.
• Responsibilities may include high-risk L&D, triage, antepartum care, couplet care, OR, and PACU depending on the assigned unit.
• Autonomous nursing care as per ANA standards; independent judgment within interdisciplinary care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 09/11/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

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.

These positions are for the new Perinatal float pool. Will be required to float to Hillcrest and La Jolla Labor & Delivery and Postpartum.

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.

The Perinatal Float Pool RN provides family-centered care across multiple perinatal units, supporting Hillcrest LDRP, Jacobs Medical Center (JMC) Labor & Delivery, and JMC Postpartum. Float nurses receive their unit assignment prior to each shift and provide coverage based on shift-to-shift census needs, acuity, and staffing demands. Responsibilities may include high-risk L&D, triage, antepartum care, couplet care, OR, and PACU depending on the assigned unit.

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 from an accredited school of Nursing.

• Must have an active California RN license.

• BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Current NRP certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

• Certificate of course completion of fetal monitoring.

• Minimum two (2) years of recent Labor and Delivery RN experience in a high-delivery-volume hospital and/or two (2) years of recent Postpartum or LDRP RN experience. Recent experience is defined as within the past one (1) year. (Applicants with one (1) year of L&D and one (1) year of Postpartum/LDRP may be considered if the applicant pool is limited.)

• 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.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• RNC certification.
• Experience as Triage, Circulator/PACU, and/or Charge.
• Greater than two (2) years of relevant acute care experience.
• Experience working in an academic medical center.
• Evidence of contributions to improving nursing practice through quality improvement.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $138,330 - $193,892 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $66.25 - $92.86

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).