RN Registered Nurse - East Campus Pre-Op

Overview

Payroll Title
: CLIN NURSE 2
Department
: EC Pre Op
Worksite
:
East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road)
Appointment Type
:
Career
Appointment Percent
: 100%

Work Schedule
:
Days, 10 hour shifts, Monday - Friday
Filing Deadline
:
Tue 2/3/2026

#137979 (RN) Registered Nurse - East Campus Pre-Op

Description
: 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.

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.

This Perioperative Registered Nurse will work in our Pre-Op unit at our East Campus Medical Center.

East Campus Medical Center is dedicated to providing high-quality health care to the communities of eastern San Diego, including La Mesa, El Cajon and College East. Our network of providers offers exceptional care for you and your family, and our facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Since 2023, East County Medical Center has been part of UC San Diego Health, ranked the No.

1 hospital system in San Diego by U.S. News & World Report.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position. The qualifications of this position have been slightly modified as of 1-27-26.

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse (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.
• One (1) year minimum Preop RN and Phase 2 experience required.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.

• BSN
• Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) and/or Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA)/ Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR).
• Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) experience

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
• Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.

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).

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If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

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