Registered Nurse - Pediatric Emergency Department (San Diego, CA)

San Diego, CA

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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 makes 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!

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time & Per diem
Level: Entry-level & Mid-level

Success Profile

What makes a successful Triage 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

Culture

Consistently excellent in providing the highest level of care for our patients.
Ensuring that our nursing team receives support, rewards and career advancement opportunities.
Committed to improving outcomes and empowering individuals to seek innovative solutions.
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
Case Manager

Nurse Educator
Case Manager
Care Coordinator

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

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

Health Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision
403(b) Retirement Plan

Match that increases with years of service
Tuition Reimbursement

Up to $10,000 per year, paid time off for seminars
Life and Disability Insurance
Competitive Salaries

Annual merit increases, longevity increases, success sharing, paid leave cash-out program
Awards & Recognition

Milestone awards, CARES recognition

Responsibilities

Job ID: 19211
Date posted: 07/18/2026
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Rotating
Department: Emergency Care Center

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!

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 $64.39 to $92.09/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.

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