(RN) Per Diem RN – La Jolla Emergency Department – 118618

This posting will remain open until all vacancies have been filled.

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.

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.

Emergency services in La Jolla are located in the Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center with access to all major medical specialties, such as:

• Accredited geriatric emergency department
• Comprehensive heart center
• Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Labor & Delivery
• Level III NICU

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.

• California RN license.

• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.

• PALS certification.

• Experienced Emergency RNs only.

• Minimum (1) year of Emergency Room RN experience (within the past two years).

• Proven nursing clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results for Emergency Room patients.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Must be able to work within a busy team environment.

• BSN.

• Relevant specialty certification (e.g. CEN, TNCC, etc.).

• Must be able to work in both Emergency Departments (Hillcrest and La Jolla) as needed.
• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center’s business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Per diem shift requirement is an average of 1 shift per week per 4-week schedule.  Must be available 1 weekend shift per 4-week schedule and a minimum of 1 holiday. This is subject to change based on individual department needs. 

Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

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 is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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