RN) Registered Nurse - Postpartum​/L&D

• Payroll
  
  Title:
  
  CLIN NURSE 2
• Department:
  Labor and Delivery
• Hiring Pay Scale: $66.25 - $92.86 / Hour
• Worksite:
  Jacobs Medical Center
• Appointment Type:
  Career
• Appointment Percent: 90%
• Union: NX Contract
• Total Openings: 4
• Work Schedule:
  
  Nights, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday

Filing Deadline:
Wed 9/2/2026

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UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment:
Apply by 08/21/2026 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.

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.

This structured training program is designed for experienced nurses transitioning into perinatal nursing. Participants will complete orientation in both Postpartum and Labor & Delivery at Jacobs Medical Center in La Jolla.

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 from an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Certificate of course completion of Basic fetal monitoring.
• NRP certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• Minimum three (3) years of recent RN experience in Critical Care and/or Emergency Services. Recent experience is within the past one (1) year.
• Proficient to expert assessment skills for problem-solving moderately-complex patient scenarios.
• Proficient to expert critical thinking and communication skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, amongst interdisciplinary team members.
• Demonstrated ability to respond, intervene and/or delegate appropriately to high-acuity and fast-paced environments.

• BSN.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred to enhance communication with our diverse patient population.
• Experience working in an academic medical center.
• Evidence of contributions to improving nursing practice through quality improvement.

• 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.
• Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.

Pay Transparency Act

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).

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.

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.

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