(RN) Registered Nurse - Hillcrest PACU

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 6/4/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. Current UC San Diego Health CNA (NX) represented RN/NP applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of job posting. All additional applicants will be considered after 14 days of job posting, pending the status of the initial internal CNA (NX) represented applicant pool.DESCRIPTIONUC 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.The Registered Nurse provides skilled nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. Hillcrest surgical services includes Trauma, Burn, Neurology, Orthopedics, Urology, Plastics, General, Oncology, Head and Neck, Vascular and Open Heart, Gynecology, as well Interventional Radiology Procedures. This Peri-Anesthesia Registered Nurse will work in both our Pre-Op and PACU in the Hillcrest Same Day Surgery space and the Main Pre-Op/PACU.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. 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. * RN license issued by the State of California. * 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. * Current PALS certification, or must be obtained during first year of employment. * A minimum of two (2) years of current RN experience in perioperative services, PACU, ICU, or Emergency Department settings providing care to high-acuity or critically ill patients. * Demonstrated competency in the assessment and management of post-anesthesia or post-surgical patients, including recognition and escalation of changes in patient condition. * Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and provide safe, effective patient care in a fast-paced acute care or perioperative environment. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with surgeons, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families. * Demonstrated critical thinking, clinical judgement, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues and implement appropriate interventions throughout the perioperative care continuum. * Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining professionalism and a collaborative approach with patients, families, and colleagues.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * BSN * Relevant specialty certification (CCRN, CPAN, CAPA, CEN) * Five (5) or more years of acute care RN 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. * Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. * Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII or CNIV level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.Pay Transparency ActAnnual 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).