UCSD

(RN) Registered Nurse - Hillcrest Operating Room

The University of California, San Diego

HC Operating RoomPosted April 20, 2026Job ID: 139121

About this position

Position 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. UC San Diego Health’s Perioperative Services is growing and we invite you to join our team! In addition to working for San Diego’s only academic medical center, this position is eligible for our outstanding benefits package day one of employment. These RN positions are moving to 12-hour shifts. Hillcrest is a 24/7 Level 1 trauma Center and is the San Diego Regional Burn Center. Hillcrest surgical services include, Trauma, Ortho Trauma, Burns, Head and Neck, Neurology, Ophthalmology Orthopedics, Robotics, Urology, Plastics, Pulmonary, General, Gynecology, Oncology, Transplants: Liver/Kidney, Vascular and Gynecology. 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 and ARON 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. These two (2) openings are for a 90% FTE 12-hour shift and 100% FTE 12-hour shift. The schedule details will be discussed with the final candidates during the interview stage.

Qualifications

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. One (1) year minimum of Main OR experience required.

Job Location

Hillcrest