Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU/PCU - Nights

#140141 (RN) Registered Nurse - Thornton Ortho PCU Payroll Title: CLIN NURSE 2 | Department: Thornton 3W Ortho PCU | Pay Scale: $66.25 - $92.86 / Hour | Worksite: Jacobs Medical Center | Appointment: Career | Appointment Percent: 90% | Union: NX Contract | Total Openings: 1 | Work Schedule: Nights, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday | Filing Deadline: Tue 6/23/2026

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.

This is an experienced nurse position on an Orthopedic Progressive Care Unit (PCU). Ideal candidates have experience either in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Critical Care Unit (CCU), Step-down ICU or Intermediate Care Unit (IMU).

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.

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 acute care RN experience in ICU, PCU, or IMU. (If insufficient applicant pool, department may consider RNs with med/surg or sub-acute experience.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS BSN.

Ortho certification.

Previous PCU RN experience or completion of PCU training.

Orthopedics experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and various locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.

Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.

PAY 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).

LEGAL & COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 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.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment.

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. a. 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. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

EEO & NONDISCRIMINATION 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.

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