Payroll Title:
CLIN NURSE 1 Department:
8FL MEDICINE Hiring Pay Scale
$65.64 / Hour Worksite:
Hillcrest Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
90% Union:
NX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Nights, Some day shifts required due to new grad training, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday
#141814 (RN) New Grad RN - 8th Floor Medicine PCU/IMUFiling Deadline: Thu 10/22/2026 Apply Now
This posting is for our March 2027 Nurse Residency Program Cohort.
Please note, once your application has been submitted, no changes or updates can be made. If you withdraw your application, you will be unable to re-apply.
DESCRIPTIONThe 8th floor at Hillcrest Medical Center treats a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions such as tuberculosis infection, COPD, sickle-cell crisis, cellulitis and diabetes. Nurses on this unit often have the opportunity to become well-versed in the treatment of liver and kidney diseases, COPD, diabetes and other chronic medical conditions. We offer opportunities for professional growth, continued learning and career development. The wide variety of patients makes working here both rewarding and challenging.
Team members demonstrate self-determination, an ability to adapt to complex and rapidly changing environments, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, provide care that is patient and family centered, participate in shared governance councils and committees, and are committed to contributing to professional practice that generates quality outcomes and improves the Experience of both our patients and our team members. Professional development, life-long learning, and relationship-building are key values.
The Nurse Residency Program is accredited with distinction as a Practice Transition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs. This program is designed to support Newly Licensed Registered Nurses with a comprehensive transition-to-practice experience through enhanced clinical learning, hands-on skill training and so much more!
Under general supervision, the New Grad RN 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 team as assigned. Promotes compliance and support of policies. Achieves trust in professional collegial relationships.
Learn more about UCSD Nursing ! 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.
- California RN license by start date. Depending on applicant pool, may consider interim permits.
- BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
- Licensure and certification are not required at time of application but will be required by the cohort start date of March 5, 2027.
- Must have less than six (6) months of working RN experience.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- BSN.
- Prior clinical work experience in specialty area.
- Externship (outside of required clinical hours) on a similar unit.
- Prior UCSD experience.
- Bilingual.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS- Must be able to work various hours, days of the week, shifts, and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $137,056 - $137,056 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $65.64 - $65.64
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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