University of California San Francisco
Academic medical center in San Francisco, CA
From 18 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 5, 2026Sources
The short version
University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is a premier academic medical center dedicated to excellence in research, education, and care delivery.
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
Who it fits
Not a fit
- New grads: 11 of 18 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near San Francisco
Nursing here
The hard parts
Workforce strategy changes announced in 2025 are increasing mandatory on-site presence for previously flexible roles
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
High complexity patient populations may demand advanced clinical skills and experience
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
Predictable scheduling changes may reduce flexibility for some team members
Employer research, Jul 5, 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 University of California San Francisco hire new grads?
11 of 18 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which units are hiring?
Med surg (2), oncology (2), tele (2), clinical documentation (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to University of California San Francisco, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at University of California San Francisco
- RN
- Parnassus neurosurgery clinic
- Floating required
- LVN
- Local contract
- RN
- RN
- RN
- Travel contract
- RN
- Floating required
Sources
- ucsf.edu
Employer website
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