Jacobs Medical Center UCSD

City, State

General Information

9300 Campus Point Drive
La Jolla, CA  92037

374 Beds

Level X Trauma

Charting System

Epic

Scrub color worn by Nurses

OB

Provided

General

Anything

OR

N/A

Hospital Description

Jacobs Medical Center is a teaching hospital located in San Diego. Associated with the University of California San Diego, this facility includes three specialities: advanced surgery, cancer care, and woman/infant healthcare. Open since 2016, this 364-bed facility is connected to the Perlman Medical Offices, the Thornton Pavilion, The Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, Shiley Eye Institute, and Moores Cancer Center. Jacobs Medical Center received multiple awards in 2021-22 for Pulmonology and Lung Surgery, Cardiology and Heart Surgery, and Cancer treatment by the U.S. News and World Report.

Nestled between the Torrey Pines and La Jolla Village neighborhoods in San Diego, traveling nurses at Jacobs Medical Center will find an abundance of opportunities and adventure. The beach is within easy access, providing a wide range of water sports. The cost of living in La Jolla is 73.6% higher than the national average, so be sure to do your research on housing before you consider relocating. The arts scene is strong, both with visual and musical arts. Check out the boutique shopping areas that are speckled throughout this neighborhood. If you’re a travel nurse who enjoys sun, surf, and shopping, Jacobs Medical Center in San Diego may be your next, best fit!

General Information

9300 Campus Point Drive
La Jolla, CA  92037

364 Beds

About this Hospital

Jacobs Medical Center is a teaching hospital located in San Diego. Associated with the University of California San Diego, this facility includes three specialities: advanced surgery, cancer care, and woman/infant healthcare. Open since 2016, this 364-bed facility is connected to the Perlman Medical Offices, the Thornton Pavilion, The Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, Shiley Eye Institute, and Moores Cancer Center. Jacobs Medical Center received multiple awards in 2021-22 for Pulmonology and Lung Surgery, Cardiology and Heart Surgery, and Cancer treatment by the U.S. News and World Report.

Nestled between the Torrey Pines and La Jolla Village neighborhoods in San Diego, traveling nurses at Jacobs Medical Center will find an abundance of opportunities and adventure. The beach is within easy access, providing a wide range of water sports. The cost of living in La Jolla is 73.6% higher than the national average, so be sure to do your research on housing before you consider relocating. The arts scene is strong, both with visual and musical arts. Check out the boutique shopping areas that are speckled throughout this neighborhood. If you’re a travel nurse who enjoys sun, surf, and shopping, Jacobs Medical Center in San Diego may be your next, best fit!

Charting System

Epic

Scrub Color that Nurses Wear

OB

Provided

General

Anything

OR

N/A

Commuting

Hospital Features

Commuting

Walking & Biking

0% of nurses reported walking to this facility. 0% of nurses reported biking to this facility.

Driving

100% of nurses reported driving to this facility. 0% parked at the hospital, 0% offsite, and 0% on the street.

Public Transit

33% of people reported using public transportation. Nurses report there is a transit station nearby.

Walking & Biking

0% of nurses reported walking to this facility. 0% of nurses reported biking to this facility.

Driving

100% of nurses reported driving to this facility. 0% parked at the hospital, 0% offsite, and 0% on the street.

Public Transit

33% of people reported using public transportation. Nurses report there is a transit station nearby.

Food & Dining

Food & Dining

Is there a cafeteria? 🍟

☀️ N/A

🌙 N/A

Is there a vending machine? 🍫

☀️ N/A

🌙 N/A

Is there a cafe? ☕️

☀️ N/A

🌙 N/A

Are there other options to eat nearby?

No

Is there a cafeteria? 🍟

☀️ N/A

🌙 N/A

Is there a vending machine? 🍫

☀️ N/A

🌙 N/A

Is there a cafe? ☕️

☀️ N/A

🌙 N/A

Other Food options Nearby?

No

Nurse Resources

Nurse Resources

Because of the fluctuation between floors, responses are coded as such 0-10% = No, 11-90% = Some, 90%+ = Yes

RT

Some

CNA

None

Phleb

None

HUC

Some

Free Charge

Always

IV Start Team

None

Provider on Unit

Some

Resource RN

Always

Because of the fluctuation between floors, responses are coded as such 0-10% = No, 11-90% = Some, 90%+ =Yes

RT

Some

CNA

None

Phleb

None

HUC

Some

Free Charge

Always

IV Start Team

None

Provider on Unit

Some

Resource RN

Always

Safety

Safety

 

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Scheduling & Floating

Scheduling and Floating

 

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Floor Culture & Pay

Floor Culture & Pay

 

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