(RN) Registered Nurse - Infusion
UC San Diego Health
San Diego, California
$66.25–$92.86/hr
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Posted Aug 2, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 3, 2026
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $66.25–$92.86/hr
About this role
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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 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…
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
Living in San Diego, CA
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.
- Metro price level · San Diego area
- 111.9
- 12% above the national average
- Median gross rent
- $2,313/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
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On your path
Labor & Delivery is a first-year unit lane. Waitlists are common; med surg keeps you moving.
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- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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