RN Registered Nurse Per Diem-Special Procedures

Overview

Payroll Title
NURSE PD

Department
MOP Special Procedures

Hiring Pay Scale
$91.16 / Hour

Worksite
Hillcrest

Appointment Type
Per Diem

Appointment Percent
20%

Union
NX Contract

Total Openings
1

Work Schedule
Days, 10 Hour Shifts, Monday - Friday

#138185 (RN) Registered Nurse Per Diem-Special Procedures

Filing Deadline
Fri 1/30/2026

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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.

The Special Procedures nurse provides pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure nursing care to inpatients and outpatients undergoing pain procedure and minor OB procedure at multiple locations. Assists physician during endoscopy procedures and performs moderate sedation under the direction of the physician. Identifies and implements nursing interventions, and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations. Directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing and tech team and performs other duties as assigned.

Promotes compliance and support for policies and participates in patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.

This procedure suite RN will be responsible for direct care of all procedure suite patients. This includes pain procedures, Obgyn procedures, IR procedures and future services added to procedure suite. RN will need moderate sedation certification and will be responsible for assisting with preop/recover of procedure suite patients.

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.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position. Located in Hillcrest, the McGrath Outpatient Pavilion is a state-of-the-art, 250,000-square-foot medical facility designed to meet the growing healthcare needs of our region. Spanning six floors, this advanced facility is home to key clinical programs and offers specialized diagnostic, treatment, and surgical services. With a strong emphasis on cancer care, we are committed to delivering world-class medical services in a patient-centered environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN license issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get UCSD ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• One (1) year recent procedural experience in a setting that has procedural suites or operating rooms and/or ED or ICU RN experience.
• Must be able/certified to perform conscious sedation (Moderate Sedation Certification).
• Must be able to work preop, intraop, and postop for procedure.
• Excellent analytical…