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Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Unit, San Diego, CA

Unit
Med-Surg

Posted Jul 16

What the listing says

Role

Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
Inside the CA staff range

CA staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $86/hr, the middle half $43/hr to $69/hr, across 1946 postings.

About this role

The Clinical Nurse II collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members. Responsible for independently applying the nursing process through the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of pediatric patient care. Resolves patient problems and needs by applying multidisciplinary team strategies.

Selects and coordinates the appropriate care, taking into consideration the age, developmental level and size of the patient. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration, storage procedures and controlled substance regulations. Should be able to identify own limitations and seek resources as needed.

Maintains a collaborative relationship among health care teams by communicating information and participating in team problem-solving methods.

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Requirements

  • Associate's Degree in Nursing

Place

City
San Diego, California
Median rent
$2,313/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$108,077/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
12% above the national average

San Diego area index 111.9, where 100 is the national average.

Beds
401
Magnet
Designated since 2017 (ANCC)

The 2024 Census estimate of median gross rent in San Diego was $2,313 per month. Compare neighborhoods with the confirmed hospital or clinic location and the start and end times of your shift.

Map showing the location of San Diego, CA
Approximate location in San Diego, CA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

How this role fits you

About the employer

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego logo
Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego
Specialty Hospital

You would be joining Rady Children's Hospital–San Diego, the only hospital in the area dedicated exclusively to pediatric care and a Level 1 trauma center on a 27-acre campus at 3020 Childrens Way. Recruiting materials put the bed count around…

505 beds
Magnet® recognized

On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

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  • Can you walk me through 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?
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