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(RN) Registered Nurse Per Diem-Special Procedures - 139360

University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States


Payroll Title: NURSE PD

Department: LA JOLLA SPECIAL PROCEDURES R

Hiring Pay Scale: $91.16 / Hour

Worksite: La Jolla

Appointment Type: Per Diem

Appointment Percent: 20%

Union: NX Contract

Total Openings: 1

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

#139360 (RN) Registered Nurse Per Diem-Special Procedures
Filing Deadline: Fri 5/1/2026
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.

DESCRIPTION
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, which include 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.

The Gastroenterology RN provides pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure nursing care to patients undergoing endoscopy procedures. The RN identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations. The RN assists physician with endoscopy procedures; provides moderate sedation under the direction of the physician; and other duties as assigned. Floating is required.

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.

These RN job openings will support our GI procedures at all GI sites -- pre, intra and post.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a graduate from 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 get ART within six (6) months of hire date.

A minimum of two (2) years of recent acute care RN experience within GI procedures.

Must have two (2) years of recent pre, intra, post op GI procedures experience.

Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to quickly analyze problems, determine appropriate level of intervention, and develop and apply effective solutions.

Effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Strong written and verbal communications skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

BSN.

Specialty certification.

Supported GI Procedures in a high volume Endoscopy suite.

Performed both clinical nursing care and technical assistance in Endoscopy procedures.

Managed scope handling equipment set-up and procedural assistance.

CGRN or SGNA certification.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Per diem shift requirement is an average of 1 shift per week. Must be available 1 weekend shift every 4 weeks and 1 major holiday. This is subject to change based on department needs.

Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.

Must be able to work on all GI locations at UCSD Health.

Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

PAY INFORMATION
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

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.

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.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

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

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "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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