(RN) Registered Nurse - Infusion Float Pool - 140558

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking Oncology Infusion RNs to provide expert care across infusion centers, supporting patients undergoing cancer therapies. The role emphasizes compassionate communication, safe administration of IV therapies, and collaboration with the care team.

Ideal candidates will have oncology infusion experience, BSN, and an active California RN license. BART/BLS and OCN/BMTCN certifications are preferred. Positions require flexibility across multiple locations and shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BSN.
• OCN/BMTCN certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent oncology infusion nursing care across infusion centers.
• Deliver top-of-license care including assessment, symptom intervention, evaluation, and patient education.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary team to support patients during cancer therapies.

Skills

Oncology infusion nursing

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

BSN

RN license (California)

OCN/BMTCN certification

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 7/20/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Current UC San Diego Health CNA (NX) represented RN/NP applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of job posting. All additional applicants will be considered after 14 days of job posting, pending the status of the initial internal CNA (NX) represented applicant pool.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive.

The Oncology Nursing Float Pool Infusion RNs will work all infusion center locations to provide competent, confident patient care excellence in coverage of FMLAs or leaves greater than 2 weeks. These positions require dynamic, experienced oncology RNs with previous oncology and/or infusion experience, exceptional verbal and written communication skills with team members, patients, and families in the application of top of license care, including but not limited to: assessment, symptom intervention, evaluation and patient/family education during the safe delivery of cancer and non-cancer related IV therapies.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

• RN License issued by the State of California.

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification with current knowledge of chemotherapy protocols. Must have 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, with experience in infusing cancer-directed therapy. BMT experience is highly preferred.

• Must have strong knowledge of cancer care, diagnosis, and treatment.

• Must have the ability to recognize and manage oncologic emergencies.

• Must have positive communication and telephone skills, and positive stress management and coping skills.

• BSN.

• Recent infusion center experience.

• Outpatient experience.

• OCN/BMTCN certification.

• Must be able to work with vulnerable patients throughout their cancer journey.
• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, and various locations based on business needs.
• Float locations include: Encinitas, Vista, La Jolla Moores Cancer Center & KOP, Hillcrest, and Rancho Bernardo.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $138,330 - $193,892 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $66.25 - $92.86

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).