From 3 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 20, 2026Sources
The short version
You would clock in for the University of Southern California in Arcadia, California. The city sits at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, about 13 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles.
Employer research, Aug 20, 2026
The one Family Nurse Practitioner review for USC gave top marks on culture, diversity, and compensation and said they would recommend the employer — it is a sample of one.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- LPNs and LVNs: 2 of 3 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Nursing here
- Union representation
Non-union roles reported
From employer postings
Units hiring now
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Keck Medicine overall ratings
- Several hundred Keck Medicine of USC reviews average about four stars, with roughly two-thirds saying they would recommend it and fairly even scores on diversity, culture, work-life, pay, and career growth.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com.hk- FNP-specific feedback (tiny sample)
- The single Family Nurse Practitioner review for USC gave top marks on culture, diversity, and compensation and said they would recommend the employer; sample size is one.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
The only posting we have lists $30.16 an hour, while nearby USC listings sit around $49.86 an hour.
From employer postings
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 Los Angeles, CA
With living costs about 14% above the national average, an $80k–$150k nurse salary typically means renting in vibrant Koreatown, East Hollywood, or Glendale rather than buying on the Westside. From tree-lined Pasadena and family-friendly Encino to coastal Mar Vista, Los Angeles rewards relocating nurses with distinct pockets of neighborhood community.
Browse roles in Los Angeles- Metro price level · Los Angeles area
- 14% above the national average
- BEA index 113.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,933/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $81,939/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Neurosurgery (1) and orthopaedic surgery clinic (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to University of Southern California, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from University of Southern California
Manager of Infection Prevention and Control - Full Time 8 Hour Day Shift (Exempt)
Posted last week
$90,000–$150,000/year
- RN
- LPN/LVN
- Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)
- LVN
- 8-hour days
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/University-of-Southern-California-Family-Nurse-Practitioner-Reviews-EI_IE3027.0,33_KO34,59.htm
The short version, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com.hk/Reviews/Keck-Medicine-of-USC-Reviews-E720042.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- uscarcadiahospital.org
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