RN Per Diem RN - Surgical ICU; Nights

Position Details

Payroll

Title:

NURSE PD

Department: SICU

Work Schedule:

Nights, 12 hour shifts, Sunday – Saturday

Appointment Type:
Per Diem (20%)

Hiring Pay Scale: $86.55 / Hour

Worksite:
Hillcrest

Union: NX Contract

Total Openings: 2

Filing Deadline:
Mon 1/26/2026

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Our Surgical ICU serves a designated Level 1 Trauma Center and treats approximately 3,000 Neuro, Ortho, Spine, and General Surgery patients a year.

Under general supervision, the SICU Nurse identifies and implements nursing interventions, evaluates results, directs and acts as a resource to other members of the nursing team, promotes compliance with policies, and establishes trust in professional collegial relationships.

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to obtain ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Current PALS certification, or obtain within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must have two (2) years of recent acute care adult Surgical, Trauma, or Neuro ICU RN experience. If insufficient applicant pool, department may consider two (2+) or more years of other adult ICU specialty experience.
• Must be able to function in a fast‑paced team environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.
• Ability to perform under pressure and handle urgent situations with accuracy, expediency and tact.

• BSN or MSN.
• CCRN certification.
• Two (2+) or more years of recent Surgical/Trauma ICU experience in a level 1 trauma hospital.
• Experience in the care of traumatically injured patients with psychiatric illness, primary brain injury, and/or substance abuse comorbidities.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.
• Per diem shift requirement is an average of one shift per week. Must be available one weekend shift every four weeks and one major holiday (subject to change based on department needs).

Annual Full Pay Range: $190,342 – $190,342 (prorated if appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $91.16 – $91.16.

Apply now before the filing deadline. UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you possess the needed licensure and certifications and feel you have most of the qualifications, we strongly encourage you to apply. Internal CNA/NX applications are considered first; external applicants considered after 14 days.

For any job, applications must be received before the initial closing date. A job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

All employees must comply with vaccination program policies. Life‑support certifications must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is a smoke and tobacco free environment and maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate must disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

• “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:
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.