RN Registered Nurse -Cardiac PCU SCVC 3B- Nights

Overview

Department LJ SCVC 3B PCU •
Work Schedule Nights, 12 hour shifts, Sunday to Saturday •
Worksite Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center •
Appointment Type Career •
Appointment Percent 90%

Payroll Title CLIN NURSE 2 •
Union NX Contract •
Total Openings 1

Position RN - Cardiac PCU SCVC 3B (Nights)

• Delivers direct, hands-on care to critically ill cardiology patients on a 15-bed Progressive Care Unit using the nursing process in a clinic-style environment.
• Assesses and monitors patients with advanced cardiology interventions (e.g., post-angioplasty, pacemakers, CABG, vascular revascularization, balloon pulmonary angioplasty).
• Develops, implements, and adjusts individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and under physician oversight.
• Educates patients and families to promote self-care, understanding of their condition, and treatment adherence.
• Manages and maintains clinic equipment and ensures supplies are organized and readily available.
• Handles complex, high-acuity cases requiring advanced clinical skills and vigilant monitoring.
• Operates within a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3 or 1:4 with continuous 24-hour physician coverage.

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN license issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with a commitment to obtain ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Two years of recent acute care RN experience in Cardiac Progressive Care, with experience in General Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiac Interventional, and Cardiac Electrophysiology demonstrated on resume.
• Solid understanding of nursing-sensitive indicators relevant to Cardiac Progressive Care; ability to apply to daily practice to promote quality and safety.
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and prioritization skills; ability to provide individualized care to vulnerable populations.
• Ability to handle unexpected challenges in a progressive care setting with team-centered solutions; effective communication with staff, physicians, patients and external constituents.
• Participation in shared governance committees or equivalent.

• BSN
• IMU experience
• PCCN, CSC, and CMC certifications

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

Pay Transparency Act:
Annual Full Pay Range: $138,330 - $193,892 (prorated if appointment percent is less than 100%). Hourly: $66.25 - $92.86.

Notes:
If employed by the University of California, compliance with vaccination policies and possible hands-on skills assessments for life-support certifications may apply. UC San Diego Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. Misconduct disclosure requirements apply as part of employment consideration.