RN) Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU

CLIN NURSE 2

JACOBS MEDICAL CENTER 3F-ICU

$66.25 - $92.86 / Hour

Jacobs Medical Center

Career

90%

NX Contract

1

Nights, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds.

If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment:
Apply by 10/15/2026 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.

JMC 3F is a 12 bed Neuroscience ICU specializing in Advanced Neurosurgical Procedures, comprehensive Stroke care, Aneurysm, tumor and complex orthopedic and Neurosurgical spine procedures.

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.
• BART or BLS and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get UCSD ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Minimum one (1) year of recent inpatient, acute care adult ICU RN experience.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess moderately-complex problems to develop potential solutions.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results.
• Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.

• BSN.
• One (1+) or more years of RN experience in Neuro ICU (Neuro Surgery, Neuro Oncology, Stroke).
• Prior experience with stroke patients and/or working with the NIH Stroke Scale.
• Completion of stroke training.
• CCRN, SCRN, CNRN, NIH or PCCN Certifications.

• Must be…