RN Registered Nurse - SHILEY Outpatient Surgery

Overview

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.

UC San Diego Shiley Eye Institute is the only academic eye center in the region. We offer the most advanced treatments across all areas of eye care. Our clinicians, surgeons, scientists and staff are dedicated to providing excellent patient care to prevent, treat and cure eye diseases. Our research is at the forefront of developing new methods for diagnosis and treatments of eye diseases and disorders.

In addition to educating the leaders of tomorrow, we are committed to serving the San Diego and global community.

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.

All performance expectations associated with this position are performed at the PRACTITIONER Level.

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

Payroll

Title:

CLIN NURSE 2

Department: SHILEY OUTPATIENT SURGERY STE

Worksite: Shiley Eye Institute

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 80%

Union: NX Contract

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Days, 10 Hour Shifts, Monday - Friday

Filing Deadline: Wed 1/28/2026

Location for Apply: UC San Diego Health – applies to current job postings; see posting for full details.

VS/Notes: 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.

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must have at least two (2) years of recent Pre Op/PACU experience to include some recent RN experience with eye surgery.
• Must be able to work within a team environment.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• BSN.
• PALS (must be obtained during 1st year of employment for new employees).
• Pediatric experience

• 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 Range: 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).

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job…