Operating Room Registered Nurse

Payroll Title : CLIN NURSE 2 Department : HC Operating Room Hiring Pay Scale : $66.25 - $92.86 / Hour Worksite : Hillcrest Appointment Type : Career Appointment Percent : 90% Union : NX Contract Total Openings : 1 Work Schedule : Days, 12-Hour Shifts, Monday-Sunday Filing Deadline : Tue 7/14/2026 UC San Diego Health is a Magnet‑designated organization and part of the largest academic medical center in San Diego. This RN position is located at Hillcrest, a 24/7 Level 1 trauma center and the region’s burn center, and involves a full spectrum of peri‑operative services including trauma, orthopaedic trauma, burns, head & neck, neurology, ophthalmology, robotics, urology, plastics, pulmonary, general, gynecology, oncology, transplants, vascular, and more. The role works 12‑hour shifts with a focus on both circulating and scrub duties, providing autonomous nursing care consistent with ANA and ARON standards. Minimum Qualifications Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing. RN license issued by the State of California. BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six (6) months of hire date. One (1) year minimum of Main OR experience. Preferred Qualifications BSN/MSN. ACLS and/or ART. CNOR. Scrub experience. 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. Must be willing to learn both circulating and scrub RN duties. Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer will be required to disclose any administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed misconduct or an appeal of findings of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. Benefits and Pay Annual Full Pay Range: $138,330 - $193,892 (prorated if appointment percent Full vaccination policy applies. Life‑support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment. EEO Statement 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. UC San Diego maintains a smoke, tobacco, marijuana and drug‑free environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr