University of California San Diego

(RN) Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology - 140283

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 and ACLS certifications at hire; ART required within six months.
  • Moderate Sedation Certified within three months of hire.
  • Two years of Interventional Radiology (IR) experience preferred; ICU experience considered if needed.
  • Strong communication skills for effective interaction with staff, patients, and physicians.
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide autonomous nursing care based on patient needs and professional expertise.
  • Exercise independent judgment in patient assessments and interventions.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.
  • Demonstrate adherence to UCSD Health's C.A.R.I.N.G. performance standards.
  • Support and contribute to improvements in patient outcomes and service delivery.
  • Manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exhibit empathetic communication with staff and patients.

Benefits

  • Magnet designation recognition, showcasing excellence in nursing.
  • Career appointment with a 90% appointment percent.
  • Opportunity to work in a prestigious, highly-ranked medical center.
  • Potential for diverse shift opportunities including on-call and flexible hours.
Full Job Description
Payroll Title:
CLIN NURSE 2 Department:
LJ Interventional Radiology Hiring Pay Scale
$66.25 - $92.86 / Hour Worksite:
Jacobs Medical Center Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
90% Union:
NX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 12-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#140283 (RN) Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology
Filing Deadline: Thu 7/2/2026
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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.

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
  • Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
  • RN License issued by the State of California.
  • BLS and ACLS at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
  • Moderate Sedation Certified within three months of hire.
  • Two (2+)years IR experience. If insufficient applicant pool, the department may consider candidates who have two (2+) or more years of ICU experience.
  • Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities and to quickly assess moderately complex problems to develop potential solutions.
  • 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 adhere to UCSD Health Medical Center (C.A.R.I.N.G.) Standards of Performance, and demonstrate the characteristics of professionalism in attire, attitude, conversation, behavior and attentiveness to others.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • BSN/MSN
  • Moderate Sedation Certified.
  • PALS certification within six (6) months.
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.
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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