San Francisco Department of Public Health
Health system employer · Based in San Francisco, CA
- 4
- open roles, live count
- 3.2
- Google rating
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Shifts hiring now
- Nights 1
Benefits
Public Health Nurse (2830) postings list continuing education credits as a benefit.
What stands out
Experienced nurses
Permanent civil-service RN class 2320 pays $84.53–$113.13 an hour, or $175,812–$235,300 a year, full- or part-time.
As of 2026-08-18Source 1: careers.sf.govSource 2: indeed.comSource 3: glassdoor.com
Travel nurses
Per-diem Special Nurse class P103 posts $105.63–$141.43 an hour across all specialties, as-needed, not a guaranteed full-time job.
As of 2026-08-18Source 1: careers.sf.govSource 2: indeed.comSource 3: glassdoor.com
Experienced nurses
You work inside the City’s only complete system of care: trauma at Zuckerberg San Francisco General, rehab at Laguna Honda, more than 15 primary-care centers, and behavioral health.
As of 2026-08-18Source: careers.sf.gov
Moving here
The job is in-person across hospitals, clinics, programs, and offices in San Francisco; they are not posting remote RN roles.
As of 2026-08-18Source: careers.sf.gov
More about working here
Experienced nurses
Staff describe a mission-focused workplace that values collaboration and often feels supportive.
Experienced nurses
Public Health Nurse class 2830 pays $175,812–$235,300 a year, coordinates community nursing for assigned clients, and lists continuing-education credits as a benefit.
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
Working conditions
- Scheduling
- Many ZSFG RN jobs start nights 7:00pm–7:00am. 2320 is full- or part-time civil service. P103 per diem is as-needed with varied hours. PHN lists weekends as needed. Reviews mention flexible hours.
As of 2026-08-18Source 1: careers.sf.govSource 2: indeed.comSource 3: glassdoor.com
- Pay and benefits
- Permanent Civil Service RN class 2320 (experienced nurses), full- or part-time: $84.5250–$113.1250/hr
As of 2026-08-18Source: careers.sf.gov
- Pay and benefits
- Permanent Civil Service RN class 2320 (experienced nurses): $175,812–$235,300/year
As of 2026-08-18Source 1: careers.sf.govSource 2: indeed.com
- Pay and benefits
- Per diem Special Nurse class P103 (all specialties), temporary exempt, as-needed: $105.6250–$141.4250/hr
As of 2026-08-18Source: careers.sf.gov
- Pay and benefits
- Per diem Special Nurse class P103 (all specialties): $219,700–$294,164/year posted range
As of 2026-08-18Source: careers.sf.gov
- Pay and benefits
- Public Health Nurse class 2830 citywide: $175,812–$235,300/year
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
- Pay and benefits
- Public Health Nurse (2830) postings list continuing education credits as a benefit
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
Starting out and growing here
- Career development
- Advancement paths exist, but reviewers say bureaucracy and rigid HR slow growth; 2320 RN is an entrance civil-service list for experienced nurses
- Tuition support
- Continuing education credits listed on Public Health Nurse (2830) citywide postings
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
The city
Living in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco blends steep hills, ocean views, and dense neighborhoods like the Mission and Pacific Heights into a compact city. Mild weather year-round encourages outdoor activity, while diverse bistros and tech-driven culture give shifts off a vibrant pace. A memorable setting for nurses seeking coastal charm and urban energy.
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- Metro price level · San Francisco area
- 16% above the national average
- BEA index 115.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,476/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $140,970/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
You show up in person — a hospital floor, a neighborhood clinic, Laguna Honda, or a program office.
- Hiring nights
More about San Francisco Department of Public Health
San Francisco Department of Public Health staffs San Francisco Health Network, the City’s only complete system of care: Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, more than 15 primary care health centers, and Behavioral Health Services for mental health and substance use treatment. Core divisions also include Population Health and Administration. They are not advertising remote RN roles. If you are already an experienced nurse, permanent civil-service class 2320 pays $84.53–$113.13 an hour ($175,812–$235,300 a year), full- or part-time. Public Health Nurse class 2830 posts that same annual range and coordinates community nursing for assigned clients; those postings list continuing education credits. Per-diem Special Nurse class P103 covers all specialties at $105.63–$141.43 an hour, temporary and as-needed — not a guaranteed full-time job. Many ZSFG RN jobs start at 7:00pm and run to 7:00am. PHN schedules can include weekends. Reviews mention flexible hours. People who work here describe a mission-focused place that values collaboration and often feels supportive. The department says it prioritizes equitable access to care and a workforce diverse across race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. Promotion paths exist, yet reviewers say rigid HR and red tape slow growth, and they describe a gap between the bedside and leadership. Heavy workloads and short staffing come up too. Class 2320 hiring is a continuous civil-service exam under Rule of the List on careers.sf.gov; a P103 application older than six months expires and you have to send it again.
The department states it prioritizes equitable access to care and a workforce diverse across race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. Staff describe a mission-focused workplace that values collaboration.
Working here
Culture and working life
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- mission-driven culture
- Staff describe a mission-focused workplace that values collaboration and often feels supportive.
- bureaucracy and leadership gap
- Reviews flag red tape and a disconnect between frontline staff and leaders.
- uneven management
- Some managers are seen as supportive; others are called ineffective and out of touch with staff needs.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- workload and burnout
- Flexible hours help work-life balance, but heavy workloads and short staffing drive stress and burnout.
- career growth friction
- Promotion opportunities are real, yet rigid HR and bureaucracy are said to block professional growth.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
What to weigh
Bureaucracy and rigid HR slow promotions, and reviewers describe a disconnect between frontline staff and leaders.
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: careers.sf.govSource 3: glassdoor.com
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
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- Roles last seen active
- Sep 10, 2026
- Website
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Trauma / ZSFG
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center is named as a core San Francisco Health Network site.
Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.sf.gov
Rehab / Laguna Honda
Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center is listed as a major SFHN location.
Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.sf.gov
Primary Care
SFHN includes over 15 primary care health centers throughout the city.
Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.sf.gov
Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health Services works with SFHN and offers mental health and substance use treatment.
Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.sf.gov
Emergency
RN duties are described as professional nursing in hospitals and emergency hospital settings.
Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.sf.gov
Public Health / Community
PHN 2830 coordinates community and public health nursing services to assigned clients per program guidelines.
Source location unconfirmedSource: indeed.com
All Specialties (per diem)
Per diem P103 Special Nurse posting covers all specialties at SFDPH facilities set by the position.
Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.sf.gov
Open roles
Roles from San Francisco Department of Public Health
Refreshed throughout the day.
Public Health Nurse (2830) – Citywide – H00203
$99/hr
San Francisco, CA · Posted 2 days ago
- RN
Director of Nursing, Laguna Honda Hospital (0943 Manager VIII)
$133/hr
San Francisco, CA · Posted last week
- RN
Per Diem Registered Nurse - (All Specialties) - DPH - (P103)
$106/hr
San Francisco, CA
- RN
- Per diem
Registered Nurse [Experienced Nurses] (2320) - Citywide - H00083
$85/hr
San Francisco, CA
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