University of California San Diego

(RN) Registered Nurse - New to Surg/Onc ICU - 141663

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
  • Active California RN license required.
  • Current ART, BLS/CPR, and ACLS certifications upon hire; commitment to obtain ART within six months.
  • Minimum one year of recent acute care RN experience in progressive or intermediate care units.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in high-pressure situations.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrates empathy towards patients and staff.
  • Ability to handle critical situations with accuracy and tact.

Responsibilities

  • Provide autonomous nursing care based on competence and professional expertise.
  • Practice within the context of interdisciplinary approaches to patient care.
  • Participate in full-day ICU Boot Camp training approximately biweekly.
  • Conduct assessments and implement nursing interventions as needed.
  • Collaborate with team members to develop solutions for unexpected challenges in a critical care environment.
  • Communicate effectively with staff, physicians, and patients both verbally and in writing.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training programs to enhance skills.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the medical center.
  • Supportive work culture emphasizing teamwork and communication.
  • Flexible schedule accommodating various shift options.
  • Access to resources for professional development and growth.
Full Job Description
Payroll Title:
CLIN NURSE 2 Department:
Jacobs Medical Center 3H ICU Hiring Pay Scale
$66.25 - $92.86 / Hour Worksite:
Jacobs Medical Center Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
90% Union:
NX Contract Total Openings:
2 Work Schedule:
Nights, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday

#141663 (RN) Registered Nurse - New to Surg/Onc ICU
Filing Deadline: Wed 10/7/2026
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DESCRIPTION

The Jacob's 3GH ICU specializes in general surgery and oncology. In addition, we care for a variety of patients that include BMT, cancer related surgeries, pulmonary, and sepsis patients.

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.

Selected candidate(s) will participate in an ICU Boot Camp training in addition to department training. These are full day trainings held approximately once every other week. Additional information can be provided by the hiring department. These night-shift RN positions may require initial training on day shift.

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.
  • Must have an active California RN license.
  • Current ART certification, or BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
  • Minimum one (1) year of recent acute care RN experience in PCU or IMU.
  • 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 andcommunication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.
  • Ability to perform triage and handle critical and/or urgent situations with accuracy, expediency andspeed, and tact.
  • Ability to critically handle unexpected challenges in a critical care setting and creates plausiblesolutions in a team-centered environment.
  • Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions andevaluate results.
  • Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff,physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.
  • Must be a team player and have good communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • BSN/MSN.
  • CCRN.
  • Two (2+) or more years of Progressive Care or Intermediate Care RN experience.
  • Experience with liver and kidney transplant patients.
  • Experience with medical or surgical oncology patients.
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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