University of California - Santa Cruz
Hiring nurses in Santa Cruz, CA
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13 nurses on Nursing Mastery want to work in California.
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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 Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz pairs Monterey Bay surf breaks with coastal redwoods, perfect for post-shift resets along West Cliff Drive. Healthcare professionals favor Seabright and Midtown for balanced commutes along Highway 1. Housing is fiercely competitive, with living costs about 10% above the national average, but off-shift runs to Natural Bridges make the trade-off undeniably sweet.
Browse roles in Santa Cruz- Metro price level · Santa Cruz area
- 10% above the national average
- BEA index 109.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,452/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $115,475/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 - Santa Cruz hire new grads?
The one role asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
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Roles from University of California - Santa Cruz
University of California - Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
- RN
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