Keck Medical Center of USC
Academic medical center in Los Angeles, CA
- $92k–$206k/yr posted pay across 15 roles
- Hiring nights and days
- New grads welcome on 4 roles
From 15 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 5, 2026Sources
The short version
Keck Medical Center of USC is an academic medical center and teaching hospital located in Los Angeles, California, operating as part of Keck Medicine of USC, the clinical enterprise of the University of Southern California.
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 4 of 15 roles welcome new grads
- ICU and tele nurses: 7 of 15 roles
Nursing here
Benefits
The organization references an HR Service Center (213-821-8100 or uschr@usc.edu) and internal employee learning and growth resources through USC's employee portal.
Workplace photos
The hard parts
Night shift positions commonly posted for critical care roles, which may limit daytime scheduling options
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
No specific employee review content was accessible to confirm or refute reported workplace concerns
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Los Angeles, CA
With living costs about 14% above the national average, an $80k–$150k nurse salary typically means renting in vibrant Koreatown, East Hollywood, or Glendale rather than buying on the Westside. From tree-lined Pasadena and family-friendly Encino to coastal Mar Vista, Los Angeles rewards relocating nurses with distinct pockets of neighborhood community.
Browse roles in Los Angeles- Metro price level · Los Angeles area
- 14% above the national average
- BEA index 113.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,933/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $81,939/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Keck Medical Center of USC hire new grads?
4 of 15 roles welcome new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 15 roles with a stated shift, 8 are night shifts, 6 are day shifts and 1 is a rotating shift.
Which units are hiring?
ICU (4), tele (3), SICU (2), stepdown (2) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Keck Medical Center of USC, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Keck Medical Center of USC
Staff RN - Critical Care Unit - Part Time 12 Hours Nights (7:00PM to 7:30AM) (Union, Non-Exempt)
$50–$77/hr
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- ADN accepted
- RN
- 12-hour rotating
- Per diem
- RN
- 12-hour days
- Per diem
Staff RN - Telemetry 4 North - Full Time 12 Hours Days (7:00AM to 7:30PM) (Union, Non-Exempt)
$50–$77/hr
- RN
- 12-hour days
- ADN accepted
Staff RN - Emergency Room - Part Time 12 Hours Nights (7:00PM - 7:30AM) (Union, Non-Exempt)
$50–$77/hr
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- ADN accepted
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- RN
- 12-hour days
- RN
- 12-hour days
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- RN
- 12-hour days
RN Staff - 6EW Medical Surgical Stepdown (Versant) - Full Time 12 Hour Nights (Union) (Non-Exempt)
$46–$99/hr
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- 12-hour nights
RN Staff - 5W Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU - Full Time 12 Hour Nights - (Non-Exempt) (Union)
$46–$99/hr
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- 12-hour days
RN Clinical - 5W Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU - Full Time 12 Hour Nights (Non-Exempt) (Union)
$44–$95/hr
- RN
- Night shift
RN Clinical - 5 W Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU - Full Time 12 Hour Nights (Non-Exempt) (Union)
$44–$95/hr
- RN
- Night shift
Sources
- keck.usc.edu
Employer website
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