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(RN) Registered Nurse - New To EDIP

The University of California, San Diego

LJ IP Emergency DepartmentPosted July 2, 2026Job ID: 140379

About this position

Position Description

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 position provides total patient care for patients that are admitted, transitioning from Emergency Department to Inpatient, along with our Emergency Department Observation patients. This involves three levels of care: IMU/PCU, Telemetry, and Medsurg.While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

Qualifications

Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing. Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of California. BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date. Minimum one (1) year of recent acute care RN experience in MS or Tele Level of Care or outpatient setting 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. Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents, both verbally and in writing. Must be a team player and have good communication skills.