Payroll Title:
CLIN NURSE 2 Department:
MEDICINE/CORONARY CARE Hiring Pay Scale
$66.25 - $92.86 / Hour Worksite:
Hillcrest Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
90% Union:
NX Contract Total Openings:
2 Work Schedule:
Nights, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday
#141698 (RN) Registered Nurse - Medicine IMU/PCUFiling Deadline: Tue 10/6/2026 Apply Now
DESCRIPTION10 East is a 26-bed acute care progressive care unit with an average 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio. The patient population consists of high-acuity adult cardiac and medicine patients. Interventions include, but are not limited to, continuous cardiac monitoring, continuous IV infusions (e.g. insulin, heparin, amiodarone, bumetanide, diltiazem, dopamine, furosemide, milrinone, nicardipine, octreotide), non-invasive mechanical ventilation (BIPAP/CPAP), invasive pressure monitoring, and management of alcohol withdrawal.
10 East Medicine has a broad mix of nursing staff. We have new graduate nurses just starting their journey into the nursing profession as well as seasoned nurses with over 20 years of experience. Our nurses' educational backgrounds vary from ADN to BSN to MSN. Nurses on 10 East Medicine also participate in shared governance at both the unit and organizational levels, contributing to the overall goals of UC San Diego Health's Nursing Strategic Plan, the development of professional nursing practice, and improved quality outcomes.
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.
- RN License issued by the State of California.
- BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART (UC San Diego Health Advanced Resuscitation Training) within six (6) months of hire date.
- Must have at least two (2) years of recent acute care RN experience at the IMU/PCU level of care.
- Demonstrates a solid understanding of nursing-sensitive indicators relevant to PCU/IMU and integrates these measures into daily practice to promote quality and safety outcomes.
- Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results for complex, evolving patient conditions within a stepdown setting.
- Ability to critically handle unexpected challenges and create solutions with a patient-centered approach.
- 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 have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all disciplines of staff, including technologists, physicians, advanced practice providers, and patients, both verbally and in writing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- BSN/MSN.
- Three (3+) or more years of experience at the IMU/PCU level of care.
- Experience with Medicine and/or Cardiac Patient Populations.
- PCCN Certification.
- Recent experience with navigating and charting within electronic medical records.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
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.
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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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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. 
