RN Registered Nurse - Surgical ICU

Payroll

Title:

CLIN NURSE 2 | Department:
Surgical SICU | Hiring Pay Scale: $62.90 - $88.16 / Hour | Worksite:
Hillcrest | Appointment Type:
Career | Appointment Percent: 90% | Union: NX Contract | Total Openings: 8 |

Work Schedule:

Nights, 12 Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment:
Apply by 07/28/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants:
Apply by 08/07/2025. Eligible Special Selection 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.

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the “gold standard” for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

Our Surgical ICU at UC San Diego Health serves a designated Level 1 Trauma Center, and treats approximately 3,000 Trauma, Neuro, Ortho, Spine, and General Surgery patients a year. The Surgical ICU also serves as the comprehensive stroke ICU for the Hillcrest campus. The physicians, nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and trauma technicians work as a compassionate team that places the greatest value on bedside care, driven by evidence-based practice.

Under general supervision, the SICU Nurse identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations. Directs and acts as a 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.

• Must be a 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 get ART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Current PALS certification, or must obtain within six (6) months of hire

• Must have two (2) years of recent acute care adult Surgical or Trauma ICU RN experience. If there is an insufficient applicant pool, the department may consider one (1+) or more years of adult ICU specialty experience.

• Must have the ability to function in a high-paced environment and must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• BSN or MSN.

• CCRN certification.

• Two (2+) or more years of recent Surgical/Trauma ICU (trauma, neurosurgery and general surgery) experience in a level 1 trauma hospital

• 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.

• 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: $131,335 - $184,078 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $62.90 - $88.16

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…