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(RN) Registered Nurse - Per Diem - KOP Peri-Op - 139078

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers
United States, California, San Diego
9400 Campus Point Drive (Show on map)
Apr 10, 2026
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 4-15-26 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. The Clinical Nurse provides skilled nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. Primarily working out of the Koman Outpatient Pavilion (KOP), the Clinical Nurse II will need to float to both Thornton and Hillcrest. Thornton and Hillcrest perform surgical services in Neurology, Orthopedics, Urology, Plastics, general, Oncology, Head and Neck, Vascular and Open Heart, Gynecology, additional services at Hillcrest include trauma and burn surgeries. The Clinical Nurse identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations, directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned and promotes compliance and support for policies. 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 While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position. The schedule for these two open positions will be Monday-Friday, 10-hour shifts with variable start times, on-call. Details will be discussed with the finalists during the interview stage. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing. RN License issued by the State of California. ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within six (6) months of hire. Must have at least two (2) years of recent inpatient/outpatient PACU experience with various service lines.. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS BSN CPAN and/or CAPA certification SPECIAL CONDITIONS Per diem shift requirement is an average of 1 shift per week, 10-hour shift, variable start times based on department needs. 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. Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $190,342 - $190,342 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $91.16 - $91.16 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).