RN Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Colorectal

Position: (RN) Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Colorectal - 138656

Payroll Title

NURSE PD

Department

FACULTY PRACTICE SURGERY

Hiring Pay Scale

91.16 / Hour

Worksite

La Jolla

Appointment Type

Per Diem

Appointment Percent

20%

Union

NX Contract

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

Days, 10 Hour Shifts, Monday - Friday

Posting

#138656 (RN) Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Colorectal

Filing Deadline

Wed 3/4/2026

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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.

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.

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 position is required to float between 3 clinic locations which are located in Hillcrest and La Jolla.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BART or BLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Minimum one (1) year of recent RN Ambulatory clinic experience.
• One year EMR In basket Management experience.
• Phone triage experience.
• Must have experience working closely with surgeons.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN.
• Colorectal surgery experience.
• Triage.
• Bilingual Spanish.

Special Conditions

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on business needs.
• This position is required to float between 5 clinic locations which are located in Hillcrest, La Jolla, Rancho Bernardo, and Encinitas as needed.

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).

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Vaccination Policy

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Certifications

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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