(RN) Registered Nurse - Trauma PCU

Payroll Title: CLIN NURSE 2 Department: 5 WEST TRAUMA PCU Hiring Pay Scale: $66.25 - $92.86 / Hour Worksite: Hillcrest Appointment Type: Career Appointment Percent: 90% Union: NX Contract Total Openings: 5 Work Schedule: Nights, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday #139843 (RN) Registered Nurse - Trauma PCU Filing Deadline: Thu 6/4/2026 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. Under general supervision, the RN identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations. The RN directs and acts as a resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned, promotes compliance and support of policies, and achieves trust in professional collegial relationships. This position is for an experienced nurse in the 5 West Trauma PCU and the 4E Trauma Recovery Unit. 5W is a 24-bed unit that serves an intermediate level of care to medical-surgical patients, along with a 15-bed overflow medical-surgical unit. Patients are received from the trauma bay, downgraded from the Surgical ICU, and occasional overflow medical IMU level of care patients. Patients are frequently post-operative, and common diagnoses include traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries, orthopaedic injury, alcohol and substance withdrawal, and delirium. While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing. RN license issued by the State of California. BART/BLS and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to obtain UCSD ART within six (6) months of hire date. One (1+) or more recent years of acute care RN experience in ICU, PCU, and/or IMU. Ability to function in a high‑paced environment and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong critical thinking, de‑escalation, and problem‑solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities. Ability to perform under pressure and handle urgent situations with accuracy, expediency, and tact. Ability to demonstrate individualized care to vulnerable populations. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS BSN and/or MSN. CCRN, PCCN specialty certifications. Two (2+) or more years of recent acute care RN experience in ICU, PCU, and/or IMU. Trauma PCU experience. Med‑surg experience. Psychiatric RN experience. Rehabilitation RN experience. Bilingual: English/Spanish. Experience with trauma patients, Trauma RN experience, or certifications. 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. 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). The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr