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(RN) Registered Nurse - Infusion

UC San Diego Health

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$66.25–$92.86/hr

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RNOncologyInfusionChemotherapy

Posted Aug 2, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 3, 2026

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$66.25–$92.86/hr

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Moores Cancer Center. Payroll Title: CLIN NURSE 2. Department: MCC Infusion. Hiring Pay Scale: $66.25 - $92.86 / Hour. Worksite: Moores Cancer Center. Appointment Type: Career. Appointment Percent: 80%. Union: NX Contract. Work Schedule: Days, 10-Hour Shifts, Saturday-Sunday. This position requires administering chemotherapy, biotherapy, clinical trial infusions, and other infusion-related services, as well as performing blood work, dressing changes, and injections in a fast-paced outpatient infusion center setting. This position also requires caring for Cellular Transplant patients. This position will be trained to care for patients enrolled in clinical trials. This position requires the ability to assess, intervene, and collaborate with the health care team in caring for a wide variety of oncology and non-oncology patients, including patient education. This position requires expert clinical decision-making and responsiveness to medical emergencies. This position will be able to participate in performance improvement initiatives and unit-based council meetings in helping to strengthen clinical excellence.

Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing
  • RN License issued by the State of California
  • BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date
  • ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification with recent experience (within the last 6 months)
  • Minimum one (1) year of recent (within the last 6 months) oncology infusion center or acute care oncology experience actively administering a wide variety of chemotherapy regimens and corresponding knowledge of oncology diagnoses and treatments
  • Proven independent thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and prioritizing skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • BSN (preferred)

About the employer

UC San Diego Health
Academic Medical Center

UC San Diego Health is an academic medical center within the University of California system, recognized as part of one of the top fifteen research universities worldwide and a top ten public university. The health system combines patient care, groundbreaking…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Strong pay and benefits rated 4.3 out of 5 on Indeed
  • Academic medical center environment with opportunities to learn new things and grow professionally
  • Clear sense of purpose and mission-driven culture

What reviewers flag

  • Management rated lowest among sub-categories at 3.5 out of 5 on Indeed
  • Work-life balance rated moderately at 3.8 out of 5, suggesting room for improvement
  • Internal CNA-represented RN/NP applicants receive priority consideration, potentially limiting external candidate opportunities during the first 7 days of postings
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San Diego pairs year-round beach weather with a laid-back outdoor lifestyle that makes it easy to trade scrubs for surfboards after a shift. Balboa Park offers trails and museums, while neighborhoods like Hillcrest give nurses walkable dining and nightlife options.

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