(RN) Registered Nurse - Trauma PCU

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 06/02/2026 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.

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, identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluated results for a wide variety of patient populations. Directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned. Promotes compliance and support of policies. Achieves trust in professional collegial relationships.

This is an experienced nurse position in 5 West Trauma PCU and 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

• Must be a 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 get UCSD ART within six (6) months of hire date

• Must have one (1+) or more recent years of acute care RN experience in ICU, PCU, and/or IMU.

• Must be able 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.

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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