Per Diem/PRN

Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, CA
Days, Nights

$63/hour

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • ShiftDays, Nights
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care

Pay

Estimated pay
$63/hour

Description

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool

📍 San Diego County, CA
💲 $63.27/Hour + Overtime After 8 Hours
🏥 Per Diem Float Position
🌞 Day & Night Shifts Available

We are seeking experienced ICU Registered Nurses (RNs) to join a float pool supporting multiple healthcare facilities throughout the San Marcos to San Diego area. This opportunity is ideal for flexible, highly skilled clinicians who are comfortable working in various settings and delivering exceptional patient care.

Position Details

  • Float between three facilities located throughout the San Marcos and San Diego region
  • Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
  • Night Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
  • Per Diem Position
  • $63.27 per hour
  • Overtime paid after 8 hours worked

Important Scheduling Requirements

✅ Must be available for a minimum of one shift per week
✅ Must be available for at least one weekend shift per month
✅ Must be local to the San Diego area
✅ Must be able and willing to work at all three assigned facilities
✅ Must feel comfortable and be willing to work primarily in a Direct Observation Unit (DOU) setting

Minimum Qualifications

  • Active California RN License
  • Current BLS Certification
  • Current ACLS Certification
  • Minimum of one year of ICU experience within the last three years
  • Strong critical care assessment and clinical decision-making skills
  • Ability to adapt quickly to different facility environments and workflows

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive care to critically ill and high-acuity patients
  • Perform patient assessments and ongoing monitoring
  • Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols
  • Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
  • Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation
  • Deliver safe, high-quality patient care while floating between multiple facilities

Why Join Our Team?

✨ Flexible per diem scheduling
✨ Competitive hourly pay with overtime after 8 hours
✨ Opportunity to work across premier healthcare facilities in San Diego County
✨ Expand your experience in ICU and DOU environments

📩 Submit your resume today for immediate consideration!

Please Note: Candidates must be local to the San Diego area and capable of working at all three assigned facilities. Comfort with being scheduled primarily in a DOU setting is required.

Referrals are always appreciated! 🌟🏥💙

Facility

Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center

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  • Short Term Acute Care
ADDRESS9455 Clairemont Mesa BoulevardSan Diego, CA 92123
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About San Diego, CA

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Cost of Living
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