Registered Nurse Job at UC San Diego (San Diego)

Registered Nurse

UC San Diego

Location:
United States , San Diego

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

138330.00 - 193892.00 USD / Year ▼

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Job Description:

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization. We are seeking compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Registered Nurses (RN) to join our dynamic team on a 14-bed Medical-Surgical Unit that provides care for medicine and behavioral health patients in a secured environment. This role is ideal for nurses who are committed to nursing excellence, patient safety, and family-centered care.

Job Responsibility:

Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to a diverse patient population, including those with medical-surgical and behavioral health needs
Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment within a secured unit
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families
Monitor patient progress and respond promptly to changes in condition
Uphold the highest standards of professional practice and ethical behavior
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and unit-based projects

Requirements:

Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of California
Current BART, or BLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months of hire date
CPI or equivalent behavioral health crisis intervention training (or must be obtained within 6 months of hire)
Minimum one (1) year of acute care RN experience in medical-surgical or behavioral health nursing
Demonstrates a solid understanding of nursing-sensitive indicators relevant to Med/Surg and integrates these measures into daily practice to promote quality and safety outcomes
Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results for complex, evolving patient conditions within a Med/Surg setting
Ability to critically handle unexpected challenges and create solutions with a patient-centered approach
Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients
Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all disciplines of staff, including technologists, physicians, advanced practice providers, and patients, both verbally and in writing

Nice to have:

BSN or MSN
Professional nursing certification
Experience working with vulnerable patient populations

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 25, 2026

Expiration:
March 31, 2026

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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