RN Registered Nurse - Med​/Surg​/Onc ICU

(RN) Registered Nurse – Med/Surg/Onc ICU – 137497

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Payroll

Title:

CLIN NURSE 2

Department:
Jacobs Medical Center 3

GHICU

Hiring Pay Scale: $62.90 – $88.16 / Hour

Worksite:
Jacobs Medical Center

Appointment Type:
Career

Appointment Percent:
90%

Union:
NX Contract

Total Openings: 3

Work Schedule:

Nights, 12‑hour shifts, Sunday–Saturday

#137497 (RN) Registered Nurse – Med/Surg/Onc ICU

Filing Deadline:
Tue 11/25/2025

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 11/20/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants:
Apply by 12/02/2025. 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, 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: 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.

Jacobs Medical Center 3GH ICU is a 24‑bed Medical Surgical ICU with an emphasis in Oncology, BMT, COVID, and Abdominal Transplants. Patient populations include those requiring VV‑ECMO cared for by internal 3GH ECMO Specialists, neuro, stroke, cardiology, and obstetrics.

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 interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

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

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Valid California RN license.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to obtain UCSD ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• At least two (2) years of recent acute care RN experience in adult ICU.
• 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.
• Ability to function in a fast‑paced environment, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.

• BSN.
• CCRN.
• Two (2+) or more years of RN experience in critical care, surgical ICU, oncology, and/or abdominal transplant.
• Experience with liver and kidney transplant patients.
• Experience with medical or surgical oncology patients.

• 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 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.

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