RN Per Diem Registered Nurse - Medical ICU

Overview

Payroll Title NURSE PD

Department HC 10 ICU

Worksite Hillcrest

Appointment Type Per Diem

Appointment Percent 20%

Union NX Contract

Total Openings 1

Work Schedule 12 hour shifts, Sunday - Saturday

#138225 (RN) Per Diem Registered Nurse - Medical ICU

Filing Deadline Wed 1/28/2026

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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.

Provides direct care to critical care patients using the nursing process in the clinic setting. Develops and provides treatment plans as requested. Promotes self-care through education. Organizes and maintains clinic equipment and supplies. The 13-bed mixed Medical ICU/Coronary Contained Unit specializes in Pre-Cardiac Transplants, Congestive Heart Failure, Acute MI, CRRT, neurological patients and complex ventilation using the latest equipment and technologies.

The Charge and Code RNs are readily available to assist with complex patients. Our physician partners are true professors who are willing to invest the time and energy to provide education specific to treatment and research. The unit is actively involved in promoting community health.

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.

Provide direct care to critical care patients using the nursing process. Develop and implement treatment plans as requested. Educate patients to promote self-care. Organize and maintain clinic equipment and supplies. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in patient education and care planning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Must have an active California RN license.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Minimum three (3) 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.
• Must possess excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with staff, physicians, and patients verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively with team members. Demonstrates a willingness to adapt and embrace new approaches to support team objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN.
• Experience in a teaching facility.
• CCRN, CSC, and/or CMC certification(s).
• Experience with cardiopulmonary, neuro, and/or cardiac care.

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Note:

Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $190,342 - $190,342 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $91.16 - $91.16

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 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).

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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