From 107 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 4, 2026Sources
The short version
UCSF Health is part of UC San Francisco, comprising the university campus, UCSF Health, and UCSF-affiliated hospitals.
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- Nurse practitioners: 16 of the 48 roles on this page are advanced practice roles
Not a fit
- New grads: 35 of the 48 roles on this page ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near San Francisco
Nursing here
Workplace photos
The hard parts
Organization described as 'virtually an industry of its own,' which may indicate bureaucratic complexity for frontline staff
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Nursing roles involve caring for patients with complex needs, indicating a high-acuity, demanding work environment
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Job descriptions reference management and supervisory responsibilities over other nursing team members, potentially adding to workload expectations
Employer research, Jul 4, 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 San Francisco, CA
Across a compact 7-by-7-mile grid, San Francisco lets nurses ditch car commutes for Muni Metro, linking sleek Mission Bay condos to Victorian-lined Hayes Valley. With living costs about 16% above the national average, you trade scarce parking for steep microclimates—heading from foggy shifts by Crissy Field to sunny afternoons sprawling across Dolores Park.
Browse roles in San Francisco- 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
Common questions
Does UCSF Health hire new grads?
35 of the 48 roles on this page ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 12 roles with a stated shift on this page, 7 are rotating shifts, 4 are day shifts and 1 is a night shift.
Which units are hiring?
Oncology (4), OR (3), ICU (2), ER (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to UCSF Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at UCSF Health
- Night shift
- NP/APRN
- Day shift
System Director Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Prevention
Posted last week
Nurse Practitioner - PREPARE Pediatric Pre-Anesthesia Testing Clinic
Posted 3 days ago
- NP
- Day shift
Registered Nurse - Vascular Access (PT .75, Day)
Posted 3 days ago
- RN
- Day shift
- NP
- Day shift
- RN
Registered Nurse - Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool (BCH-Oakland)
Closing date passed
- RN
Ambulatory Nurse - Pediatric Cardiology (BCH-Mission Bay)
Closing date passed
- RN
Registered Nurse - Hematology/Oncology/Blood and Marrow
Closing date passed
- RN
- NP
- NP
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- ucsfhealth.org
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