Registered Nurse - Pediatric Emergency Department (San Diego, CA)
San Diego, California
Overview
Rady Children’s nurses serve as local and global leaders in shaping how care is delivered to patients and families throughout our organization and in the communities we serve. Behind each nurse and their leader is the commitment to learn more, improve outcomes and empower individuals to seek innovative solutions. We are transforming the role of the caregiver, and in that transformation, we are partners in advancing the quality of care. Every day, we look for new pathways. It is a journey of excellence.
It’s not just caring about children that make our nursing staff so special. It’s the magic! Our dedication to specialized training and sensitivity is perfected by caring for children 100% of the time. Rady Children’s is designed, equipped and staffed just for kids. As the region’s only pediatric trauma center, we care for children with the most severe medical emergencies to those with mild illnesses.
Rady Children's offers competitive salaries, robust benefits, generous paid time off, retirement savings with contribution match, employee recognition, Team Rady events and celebrations, along with other great perks. Join us in sunny San Diego!
- Full-time,
Part-Time
& Per diem - Level:
Entry-level
& Mid-level
Culture
- Consistently excellent in providing the highest level of care for our patients.
- Committed to improving outcomes and empowering individuals to seek innovative solutions.
- Ensuring that our employees Nursing Team receives support, rewards and career advancement opportunities.
- Collaborative, respectful and dedicated to care, research and teaching.
Career Path
Rady Children’s Hospital offers many career paths to support your immediate and future success.
- CN I
- CN II
- CN III
- Supervisor
- Manager
- Director
- Nurse Educator
- Case Manager
- Care Coordinator
Success Profile
What makes a successful Clinical Nurse at Rady Children’s Hospital? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Adaptable
- Collaborative
- Compassionate
- Courageous
- Positive
- Quick-thinking
It’s amazing to see these children go from weak to vibrant… The nurses who chose to come here are unique because they’re comfortable with these patients and are eager to give it their all… I’ve never worked with a more passionate group of nurses. Each and every one of them truly loves this patient population. They’re so dedicated and do such a great job.
– Cheryle Pillow,
Clinical Nurse III, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Total Rewards
We offer a robust Total Rewards Package in order to help our employees achieve and maintain overall physical, emotional and financial well-being for themselves and their families
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Health Plan
Medical, Dental, Vision
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403(b) Retirement Plan
100% employer match up to 3% of your salary
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Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $2,000 per year, paid time off for seminars
Responsibilities
Join a team that’s at the heart of life-saving care for children and families across Southern California. The Rady Children's Pediatric Emergency Department is a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center and the only dedicated pediatric emergency department in the region. With a dynamic, high-volume environment serving infants to teens, we deliver fast-paced, family-centered care 24/7 - from minor injuries to the most critical cases. If you’re passionate about pediatrics and thrive in acute care settings, we’d love to welcome you to our team!
Why Join Team Rady?
Only dedicated pediatric ER & Level I trauma center in San Diego, treating 100,000+ children and adolescents annually.
Recognized with the ENA Lantern Award for excellence, innovation, and outstanding collaborative care.
Part of a Magnet-designated organization, committed to nursing excellence, research, and education.
Supportive, multidisciplinary environment that values communication, inclusion, collaboration, and mentorship.
What You’ll Do
Provide expert nursing care in a fast-paced, trauma-capable pediatric emergency department.
Perform clinical assessments, nursing interventions, and critical thinking to care for infants, children, and adolescents.
Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary professionals in managing a wide range of emergencies - from mild illnesses to life-threatening trauma.
Participate in research, teaching, and quality improvement efforts to improve patient outcomes.
Work within a supportive team that loves what they do and makes a difference every single day!
New-to-Peds and New-to-Specialty Training
Are you an experienced ER nurse who loves working with kids?We welcome experienced adult ER nurses interested in transitioning to a dedicated pediatric ED with a New-to-Peds orientation, including preceptor-led clinical training.
Are you an experienced Pediatric nurse who wants to transition to the fast-pace of an ER? Utilize the skills you've already built as a Peds RN and transition from an inpatient acute or critical care pediatric unit into the ED! We have dedicated training and support to help you thrive in the ED.
Qualified candidates are eligible for sign-on and relocation bonuses! Click here to learn more about the unit and spend a day in the life of a Rady Children's Emergency RN! - https://vimeo.com/812142332
POSITION INFORMATION:
Schedule: Full-Time, 0.9 FTE
Shift: Rotating - All new hires start on 1900-0730, but may move shifts based on availability and seniority
Location: Main Campus in San Diego, CA
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's Degree in Nursing
1 year of experience
Current California RN License
BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by the American Heart Association
PALS (within 3 months of hire)
ACLS (within one year of hire)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
3 years of experience
Professional nursing certification
Pediatric nursing experience in a comparable, high-acuity department
Bilingual English/Spanish
The current salary range for this position is $61.91 to $88.55/hr plus shift differentials.
A candidate’s placement in the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to being externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by reviewing market data to remain competitive within the nonprofit, healthcare sector.