Payroll Title:
CLIN NURSE 2 Department:
LJ SCVC PTU Hiring Pay Scale
$66.25 - $92.86 / Hour Worksite:
Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
90% Union:
NX Contract Total Openings:
3 Work Schedule:
Nights, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday
#142024 (RN) Registered Nurse - Cardiac Prep & RecoveryFiling Deadline: Thu 11/5/2026 Apply Now
DESCRIPTIONUC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive.
The Procedural Treatment Unit (PTU) is a 22-bed unit that covers all pre admissions and post recovery treatment to the four Cardiac ORs and four cath lab and EP labs. Recovers surgical and cath lab patients. Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center PTU (Procedural Treatment Unit) CNIIs provide skilled nursing care to patients undergoing cardiac and surgical procedures.
The nurse identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations, direct and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned and promotes compliance and support for policies and best practice while modeling quality patient care using the Magnet forces. This nurse will be expected to participate in a float pool that floats to ICU or IMU within the UCSD System.
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.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- 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.
- Two years minimum years of recent RN ICU experience.
- Recent Cardiac, Thoracic, and vascular procedure/surgical experience.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be able to work within a team environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- BSN.
- One year minimum years of PACU experience.
- Cath and EP experience.
- CCRN and/or ASPAN Certification
SPECIAL CONDITIONS- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
- Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and various locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
Pay Transparency Act
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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