RN Per Diem Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Filing Deadline: Thu 2/26/2026
Payroll

Title:

NURSE PD
Department: THORNTON MED/SURG UNITS
Hiring Pay Scale: $91.16 / Hour
Worksite: Jacobs Medical Center
Appointment Type: Per Diem
Appointment Percent: 20%
Union: NX Contract
Total Openings: 3
Work Schedule: Days, 12 Hour Shifts, Sunday - Saturday

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, a prestigious recognition held by 10% of U.S. hospitals. The 27-bed unit located at 3 East is an adult General Med/Surg unit (medical, surgical, urology, general surgery) that runs 12‑hour shifts with flexible scheduling. Autonomous nursing care is expected, consistent with ANA Standards of Practice. Independent judgment is exercised within interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BART or BLS at time of hire; must obtain BART within six (6) months of hire.
• Minimum one (1) year of recent RN experience in acute Med/Surg or a Sub‑Acute environment.
• Solid understanding of nursing‑sensitive indicators relevant to Med/Surg and integration of 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 handle unexpected challenges and create solutions with a patient‑centered approach.
• Functions effectively in a fast‑paced environment; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; consistently demonstrates empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.
• Effective communication and influencing skills with all disciplines of staff, including technologists, physicians, advanced practice providers, and patients, both verbally and in writing.

• BSN preferred.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre‑employment physical.

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 include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must comply with the University of California’s Policy on Vaccination Programs, subject to revisions, and any applicable public health directives.

Life‑support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable.

Applications are accepted for current job openings only. Applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. For extended deadlines, applications may be considered during the extension period, though the position may be filled before the extended date is reached.

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• "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

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