[Job Radar](https://jobradar.live/) / [Jobs](https://jobradar.live/ilanlar) / Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU), San Diego, CA Active On-site San Diego, CA Posted · 02.10.2026 LinkedIn Jobs US # Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU), San Diego, CA Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego Note: Sign on and Relocation bonus available for eligible external candidates. CTICU (Cardio Thoracic Intensive Care Unit). Very few heart centers around the world offer dedicated pediatric intensive care services and our program is unmatched in the region which stretches across the Pacific Rim to the U.S. southwest. Our 30-bed unit, situated in space solely devoted to cardiac care, provides all levels of inpatient care for congenital or acquired heart disease and can flex to 37 beds when needed. Patients remain in the CTICU from admission to discharge, providing continuity and stream-lined care. Our work stations are within steps of the patient rooms offering reassurance and comfort to both patients and families of being in visual contact with members of the healthcare team. Advanced care modalities include extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and a heart transplantation program that is thriving and demonstrates excellent outcomes. Note: For the first year, you will be working a rotating schedule consisting of 2 months on the day shift, followed by 2 months on the night shift. After your first year, you will transition to fulltime night shifts. The shifts are 12 hour shifts. Click here to watch a video from our Rady Children's CTICU nurses! 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 One year of experience Current California RN license Current BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by AHA PALS (AHA) • within 3 months of hire Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Three years of experience Professional nursing certification Bilingual Spanish Pediatric nursing experience in a comparable, high-acuity department The current salary range for this position is $64.39 to 92.09. 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. 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