Payroll Title:
CLIN NURSE 2 Department:
LJ CRITICAL CARE SUPPORT SVCS Hiring Pay Scale
$66.25 - $92.86 / Hour Worksite:
Various Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
90% Union:
NX Contract Total Openings:
2 Work Schedule:
Nights, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday
#141592 (RN) Code/Rapid Response NurseFiling Deadline: Thu 10/15/2026 Apply Now
While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.DESCRIPTIONThe Code Nurse provides 24/7 response to all Code Blue, Rapid Response, Code Stroke and STEMI activations. The Code Nurse responds to situations where a patient is showing signs of clinical deterioration. This position will be responsible for proactive rounding across various units. The Code Nurse monitors Code Blue and Rapid Response quality metrics, and develops performance improvement projects to address gaps and align with strategic initiatives.
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
- Must possess a valid California RN license.
- BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get UCSD Code ART within six (6) months of hire date.
- Minimum three (3) years of recent (within one (1) year) inpatient, acute care adult ICU RN experience or equivalent.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess complex problems to develop potential solutions in a critical care setting.
- Demonstrates strong leadership skills essential for effectively directing Code Blue/RRT's in a complex hospital environment.
- 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.
- Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results in a critical care setting.
- Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.
- Experience with quality improvement and quality metrics projects, as well as the development of performance improvement projects.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- BSN prepared nurse.
- CCRN
- PALS
- Five plus (5+) years in critical care
- One plus (1+) years as Code/Rapid Response RN
SPECIAL CONDITIONS- Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and various locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
- Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.
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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 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. 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. 
