University of California San Diego

(RN) Registered Nurse - ED Inpatient - 139430

Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
  • California RN license required.
  • BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at hire with ART commitment within six months.
  • Minimum of two years of recent adult acute care RN experience at IMU level or higher (ED experience not acceptable).
  • Proven ability to manage multiple high-acuity patients while ensuring patient safety.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide total patient care for the Emergency Department Inpatient population.
  • Deliver care at four levels: ICU, IMU, Telemetry, and Med Surg.
  • Focus on oncology, surgical oncology, and bone marrow transplant patient needs.
  • Support the highest level of care for IMU patients with appropriate training.
  • Collaborate effectively within a team to meet patient care goals and safety standards.
  • Exhibit empathy and kindness towards patients and their families.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a Magnet designated organization known for nursing excellence.
  • Engagement with a diverse patient population with complex care needs.
  • Potential for career advancement with the possibility of being hired at CNIII level.
  • Supportive team environment fostering professional development.
  • Access to training in critical care, oncology, and surgical procedures.
Full Job Description
Payroll Title:
CLIN NURSE 2 Department:
LJ IP Emergency Department Hiring Pay Scale
$66.25 - $92.86 / Hour Worksite:
Jacobs Medical Center Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
90% Union:
NX Contract Total Openings:
9 Work Schedule:
Nights, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday - Saturday

#139430 (RN) Registered Nurse - ED Inpatient
Filing Deadline: Fri 5/1/2026
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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.

Total patient care for the Emergency Department Inpatient population (admitted patients in the emergency room) involves four levels of care: ICU, IMU, Telemetry, and Med Surg. There is a heavy focus on oncology, surgical oncology, and bone marrow transplant. The RN must be qualified to care for the highest level of care, IMU, and have special training in critical care, oncology concepts, surgery and medicine.

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.
  • 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.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of recent adult acute care RN experience at the IMU level of care or higher acuity. ED experience does not qualify.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple high-acuity patients while maintaining patient safety.
  • Must be able to function in a fast-paced team environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • BSN/MSN.
  • Recent ED Inpatient (EDIP) experience as an RN.
  • RN experience of oncology patient care, including management of immunocompromised patients or chemotherapy-related complications.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
  • Must be willing to work night shift.
  • Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.
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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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.

About University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is the seventh-oldest of the 10 University of California campuses and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling approximately 38,325 students. UC San Diego is organized into six undergraduate residential colleges (Revelle, John Muir, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sixth College) and five academic divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Jacobs School of Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences). The university operates 19 organized research units (ORUs), including the Center for Energy Research, Qualcomm Institute (a branch of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology), and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
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