Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Care Float Pool - Central Support

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego • San Diego, CA

339d • $59 - $83

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• 1 year of experience
• Current California RN License
• BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by AHA
• PALS (AHA)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• 3 years of experience
• Professional nursing certification
• Pediatric nursing experience in a comparable, high-acuity department
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members.
• Independently apply the nursing process through assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of pediatric patient care.
• Resolve patient problems and needs by applying multidisciplinary team strategies.
• Select and coordinate appropriate care considering the age, developmental level, and size of the patient.
• Adhere to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration, storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Identify own limitations and seek resources as needed.
• Maintain collaborative relationships among healthcare teams by communicating information and participating in team problem-solving methods.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $59.53 to $83.06 based on experience and qualifications.
• Ongoing support and continuous education.
• Mentorship programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees