Keck Medicine of USC
Academic medical center in Arcadia, CA
- $63k–$206k/yr posted pay across 20 roles
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 on 1 role
- Hiring days and nights
From 21 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 2, 2026Sources
The short version
Keck Medicine of USC is the University of Southern California's medical enterprise, encompassing academic excellence, world-class research, and clinical care. The system includes Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, and numerous outpatient clinics.
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Who it fits
Best fit
- LPNs and LVNs: 4 of 21 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Nursing here
The hard parts
Job descriptions indicate broad scope of responsibility including delegation, competency validation, and triage oversight which may contribute to high workload expectations
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
Annual competency demonstrations required in critical behaviors may add administrative burden
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
As an academic medical center, nurses may face complex patient cases and high-acuity workloads
Employer research, Jul 2, 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?
Common questions
Does Keck Medicine of USC hire new grads?
7 of 21 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 1 of 21 roles, up to $5,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 20 roles with a stated shift, 15 are day shifts, 3 are night shifts and 2 are evening shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Med surg (2), tele (2), center for advanced lung diseases (1), ER (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Keck Medicine of USC, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Keck Medicine of USC
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Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Full Time 12 Hour Night Shift (Union)
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$48–$77/hr
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- Full Time 12 Hour Night Shift
- Floating required
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- Floating required
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- 10-hour days
- Floating required
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- 8-hour days
- Floating required
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- Floating required
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- 8-hour days
- Floating required
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- 12-hour days
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- RN
- 8-hour days
- Floating required
- RN
- 8-hour days
- ADN accepted
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- 12 Hour Days
- RN
- 8 Hour Days
- CEU allowance
- LVN
- 12-hour days
- LVN
- 8-hour days
- LVN
- 8-hour evenings
- LVN
- 8-hour days
New Grad Registered Nurse - Full Time 12 Hour Night Shift (Fixed-Term 6 Month Program) (Union)
$48–$77/hr
- RN
- Night shift
- RN
- 12-hour days
- ADN accepted
RN Coordinator - Downtown Multispecialty Clinic - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)
$122,000–$201,000/year
- RN
- 8-hour days
Staff RN - NICU- Full Time 12 Hours Days (7:00AM to 7:30PM) (Union, Non-Exempt) * *
$104,000–$160,000/year
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour days
- ADN accepted
Sources
- keckmedicine.org/locations/arcadia/125-w-huntington-drive
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