From 16 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 27, 2026Sources
For the Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego hiring team
3 nursing students, new grads and nurses on Nursing Mastery who want to work in California are open to offers for your roles.
- Oncology4 roles · 1 who fit
- Med-Surg3 roles · 0 who fit
- OR2 roles · 0 who fit
- Medical1 role · 0 who fit
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The short version
You would be joining Rady Children's Hospital–San Diego, the only hospital in the area dedicated exclusively to pediatric care and a Level 1 trauma center on a 27-acre campus at 3020 Childrens Way.
Employer research, Jul 27, 2026
Spring 2026 new-grad RNs start at $59.73 an hour, with annual increases built in for the cohort.
For new gradsSources
As of 2025Source: tbcdn.talentbrew.comYou practice at the only hospital in the San Diego area dedicated exclusively to kids, and it is a Level 1 pediatric trauma center.
For experienced nursesSources
A new pavilion is adding 140 NICU, PICU, and CTICU beds and nearly doubling the ED, so critical-care capacity is growing on a clear timeline.
For experienced nurses
Who it fits
Best fit
- Oncology and med surg nurses: 7 of 16 roles
Not a fit
- New grads: 14 of 16 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near San Diego
Nursing here
- Recognition
Magnet recognized
Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego · employer research
- Career development
Committed to support, rewards and career advancement opportunities for nursing professionals
Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: jobs.rchsd.org- Union representation
Union roles reported
Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego · employer research
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- Scheduling
Nursing jobs posted with Day, Night, and Rotating shifts; Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem schedules available
Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego · employer research
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As of 2026Source: jobs.rchsd.org
Benefits
2025 guide lists Anthem Blue Cross medical, Cigna dental, EyeMed vision, Unum life/disability, FSAs, retirement, and EAP.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$59.73/hour for Spring 2026 new grad RN cohort; increases annually for all new grads
As of 2025
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Units hiring now
- Oncology4 open
- Med surg3 open
- OR2 open
- Medical1 open
- Medical unit1 open
Clinical Nurse II applies nursing process for pediatric patient care on Medical Unit; collaborates with multidisciplinary team
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Source location unconfirmedSource: jobs.rchsd.org - Surgical1 open
- Surgical unit1 open
Pediatric Hospital / Trauma
Only hospital in San Diego area dedicated exclusively to pediatric health care; Level 1 trauma center; 505 beds
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Source location unconfirmedSource: tbcdn.talentbrew.comCTICU
Active Patient Care Assistant II postings for Cardio-Thoracic Intensive Care (CTICU)
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Source location unconfirmedSource: jobs.rchsd.orgNICU/PICU/CTICU
New pavilion will add 140 NICU, PICU, and CTICU beds; ED beds to double
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Emergency Department
Replacement ED with 84 treatment rooms planned; nearly doubles existing ED size
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Source location unconfirmedSource: zgf.com
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Pay dissatisfaction / underpayment of core staff
- Local posts urge support for Rady pediatric nurses, stating the hospital underpays core nursing staff amid strike activity
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As of 2024Source: reddit.com- Overall employee ratings
- Glassdoor overall around 3.6–3.8; roughly 57–60% would recommend; CEO approval near 56–63%; work/life and culture mid-3s
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- RN BSN interview process
- Two-part process: Zoom with hiring manager then panel including director; applied online; average difficulty
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Union members authorized a strike vote in 2025 amid contract talks, and local posts have long said core nursing staff feel underpaid.
Sources
Union members vote for possible strike at Rady Children's Hospital
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As of 2025-06-28Source: nbcsandiego.com
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 San Diego, CA
Trade harsh winters for coastal marine layers and post-shift surfs at Ocean Beach. San Diego balances premier healthcare hubs across Hillcrest and La Jolla with walkable craft breweries in North Park. With everyday costs running about 12% above the national average, your downtime is rewarded with year-round sunshine and sandstone bluffs along Torrey Pines.
Browse roles in San Diego- Metro price level · San Diego area
- 12% above the national average
- BEA index 111.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,313/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $108,077/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego hire new grads?
14 of 16 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which units are hiring?
Oncology (4), med surg (3), OR (2), medical (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego
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Want to work here?
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Sources
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Rady-Children-s-Hospital-EI_IE17430.11,35.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Rady-Children-s-Hospital-San-Diego-Reviews-EI_IE17430.0,24_IL.25,34_IM758.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Interview/Rady-Children-s-Hospital-Registered-Nurse-BSN-Interview-Questions-EI_IE17430.0,24_KO25,45.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- jobs.rchsd.org
Employer website
- jobs.rchsd.org/nursing-respiratory-therapy-careers
Nursing here · as of 2026
- jobs.rchsd.org/employment/san-diego-california-united-states-nursing-jobs/1717/58619/6252001-5332921-5391832-5391811/4
Nursing here · as of 2026
- nbcsandiego.com/news/local/union-members-vote-possible-strike-rady-childrens-hospital/3858247
Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2024
- reddit.com/r/sandiego/comments/1e9xkm4/support_your_local_rady_childrens_pediatric_nurses
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024
- tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/1717/GENERALSPRING2026NewGradInfoSession2025.pdf
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2025
- zgf.com/work/7108-rady-children-s-hospital-san-diego-intensive-care-unit-and-emergency-services-pavilion
The short version, Nursing here
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