Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Care Float Pool - Central Support
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 Specialist 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
Acute Care Float Pool
The Acute Care Float Pool at Rady Children’s Hospital offers nurses the opportunity to work across a variety of specialized units, delivering exceptional care to children with a broad range of medical, surgical, and behavioral health needs.
Our 85-bed Medical Unit cares for children requiring hospitalization for complex medical conditions, with a primary focus on respiratory diseases such as severe asthma, viral bronchiolitis, and pneumonia. The unit also manages patients with non-respiratory diagnoses, including diabetic ketoacidosis, metabolic disorders, and neurological conditions.
With 42 inpatient beds, our Surgical Unit supports one of the busiest pediatric surgical centers on the West Coast, where more than 20,000 procedures are performed annually. Nurses in this unit gain extensive experience in managing post-operative care for a wide variety of surgical repairs.
The 38-bed Hematology/Oncology Unit provides comprehensive and compassionate care to children with cancer and blood disorders, serving not only San Diego but also northern Mexico, the Pacific Islands, and southern Orange County. Nurses in this unit work alongside the renowned Rady Children’s Hematology/Oncology Specialists of San Diego, offering highly specialized treatments for this unique patient population.
The 17-bed Medical Behavioral Unit is the only child and adolescent medical/behavioral inpatient unit in San Diego. This unit treats young patients with medical complications arising from severe malnutrition and pediatric eating disorders, offering a unique integration of medical and behavioral care.
Nurses in the acute care float pool will receive a comprehensive orientation program tailored to each unit, blending classroom education with hands-on clinical experience. They will also receive ongoing support, continuous education, and mentorship to ensure they stay up to date with best practices and maintain the versatility needed to excel across these diverse units.
Current CN II or CN III are welcome to apply.
JOB SUMMARY:
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's Degree in Nursing
1 year of experience
Current California RN License
BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by AHA
PALS (AHA)
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 $59.53 to $83.06
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. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.