RN Registered Nurse-Fetal Diagnostic Ultrasound

#140361 (RN) Registered Nurse-Fetal Diagnostic Ultrasound

Title: CLIN NURSE 2

Department: Ultrasound-Diagnostic

Hiring Pay Scale: $66.25 - $92.86 / Hour

Worksite: La Jolla

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 60%

Union: NX Contract

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Days, 10-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

Filing Deadline: Wed 7/8/2026

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UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment:
Apply by 7/6/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants:
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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 proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor.

This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive.

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 in accordance with the 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.

All performance expectations associated with this position are performed at the PRACTITIONER level.

Floor/triage nurse in high risk Perinatology clinic. Responsible for triage calls, all floor nurse duties, administering medications, injections, ordering supplies/medication. Cross coverage for antenatal testing. Overseeing Medical Assistant staff.

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Minimum of two (2) years of Labor and Delivery RN experience, including experience within the past year.
• At least six (6) months of Antenatal Testing RN experience in a Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) practice or fetal assessment unit.
• Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certification (AWHONN) - may have Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Certification but must obtain Advanced within three (3) months of hire.
• Limited OB Ultrasound Certification upon hire or obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Must have excellent communication, teamwork and customer service skills.

• BSN.
• Current Experience working in a high risk MFM clinic.
• Charge Nurse experience.

• 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: $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).

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
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