Payroll Title:
CLIN NURSE 2 Department:
EC Emergency Services Hiring Pay Scale
$66.25 - $92.86 / Hour Worksite:
East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road) Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
90% Union:
NX Contract Total Openings:
5 Work Schedule:
Nights, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday
#139679 (RN) Registered Nurse - East Campus Emergency DeptFiling Deadline: Wed 8/5/2026 Apply Now
DESCRIPTIONUC 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.
Under general supervision, identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluated 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.
While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of California.
- BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
- PALS certification.
- Minimum two (2) years of Emergency Room RN experience (within the past three years).
- Proven nursing clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results for Emergency Room patients.
- 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.
- Must be able to work within a busy team environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- BSN.
- Relevant specialty certification (e.g. CEN, TNCC, etc.).
- Three (3) or more years of recent Emergency Room RN experience is highly preferred.
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 locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
- 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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