UCSF
Hiring nurses in San Francisco, CA
From 11 postings
Who it fits
Not a fit
- New grads: 8 of 11 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near San Francisco
Nursing here
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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
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 hire new grads?
8 of 11 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which units are hiring?
OR (3), C1 children's neuroscience specialty unit (1), C1 children’s neuroscience specialty unit (1), ICU (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to UCSF, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from UCSF
Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Nursery (BCH-Mission Bay)
Closing date passed
- RN
Registered Nurse PD - Pediatric Perioperative Resource Team
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- RN
- Floating required
Registered Nurse - C1 Children’s Neuroscience Specialty Unit
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- RN
Registered Nurse - Pediatric Allergy & Immunology
Closing date passed
- RN
- Pediatric Allergy & Immunology Ambulatory Clinic
- Floating required
Registered Nurse - C1 Children’s Neuroscience Specialty Unit
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- RN
- Floating required
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