RN Registered Nurse - Cardiac EP

Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center
9434 Medical Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92037, United States

Registered Nurse – Cardiac EP (RN)
Deadline:
Wed 3/11/2026

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, including 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, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for patient assessment and care delivery, identifies and implements nursing interventions, and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations presenting with cardiac arrhythmias. The Clinical Nurse circulates or provides moderate sedation during cardiac ablation procedures (VT, A-Fib, SVTs) or rhythm management device procedures (pacemakers, ICDs). The Clinical Nurse will be the primary RN circulator responsible for patient care and authentication of electronic documentation record and will direct and act as a resource for other members of the health care team as assigned.

The Clinical Nurse promotes compliance and supports policies as well as achieves trust in professional collegial relationships. The Clinical Nurse maintains a professional and caring attitude. 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.

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to obtain ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must have at least one (1) year of recent RN experience working in an EP lab environment.

• BSN.
• One (1) year of ICU experience plus two (2) years of experience in an EP Lab or Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Moderate sedation experience.
• RCIS and/or CCRN certifications.
• Charge nurse experience.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to work various hours Hillcrest and La Jolla (including weekends) and locations based on business needs.
• Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.
• Must be willing to work a late morning to early evening shift.
• Must be able to wear a lead apron.

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).

Policy on Vaccination Programs — 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.

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

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