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(RN) Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular ICU
UC San Diego Health
San Diego, California
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RNICU
Posted Apr 22, 2026 · Last seen active Jun 19, 2026
What the listing says
- EHR & union
- Union position
About this role
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Current UC San Diego Health CNA (NX) represented RN/NP applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of job posting. The Ventricular Assist Device program boast some of the best outcomes in the…
Requirements
- RN
About the employer
UC San Diego Health
Academic Medical Center
UC San Diego Health is an academic medical center within the University of California system, recognized as part of one of the top fifteen research universities worldwide and a top ten public university. The health system combines patient care, groundbreaking…
5.0 Google rating
What reviewers appreciate
- Strong pay and benefits rated 4.3 out of 5 on Indeed
- Academic medical center environment with opportunities to learn new things and grow professionally
- Clear sense of purpose and mission-driven culture
What reviewers flag
- Management rated lowest among sub-categories at 3.5 out of 5 on Indeed
- Work-life balance rated moderately at 3.8 out of 5, suggesting room for improvement
- Internal CNA-represented RN/NP applicants receive priority consideration, potentially limiting external candidate opportunities during the first 7 days of postings
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On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
Worth asking
We can’t answer these from the listing we have. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
