Registered Nurse - Pediatric Emergency Department (San Diego, CA) San Diego, CA 07/18/2026

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!