Payroll Title:
CLIN NURSE 2 Department:
LJ Emergency Department Hiring Pay Scale
$66.25 - $92.86 / Hour Worksite:
Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
90% Union:
NX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Nights, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday
#141351 (RN) Registered Nurse - La Jolla Emergency DeptFiling Deadline: Thu 10/1/2026 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.
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.
Emergency services in La Jolla are located in the Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center with access to all major medical specialties, such as:
- Accredited geriatric emergency department
- Comprehensive heart center
- Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Labor & Delivery
- Level III NICU
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.
- California RN license.
- BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
- PALS certification.
- Experienced Emergency RNs only.
- Minimum (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.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be able to work within a busy team environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- BSN.
- Relevant specialty certification (e.g. CEN, TNCC, etc.).
SPECIAL CONDITIONS- This is a night shift position.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and a 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. 
