(RN) Registered Nurse - KOP Infusion - 141896

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

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an Infusion Center RN to deliver chemotherapy, biotherapy, and infusion-related services in a fast-paced setting. The role requires central line access, venipuncture, and collaboration with physicians, NPs, and a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care.

The position involves floating to multiple Infusion Clinics as needed, with a focus on autonomous nursing within ANA standards of practice and professional performance.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of 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 months.
• Minimum two years of active oncology RN experience with infusion experience.
• ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification with recent experience (last 6 months).
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information.
• Excellent communication with staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents.
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office; strong organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide infusion therapies including chemotherapy and biotherapy and support clinical trials infusions.
• Access central lines/ports and perform venipunctures as needed for labs.
• Collaborate with physicians, NPs, PAs, and other teams to address patient needs.
• Respond to medical emergencies and float to other Infusion Clinics as required.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Computer skills

Education

RN License (CA)

BSN

OCN or CBCN certification

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/20/2026 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 Infusion Center RN demonstrates competence, confidence and compassion in the assessment, intervention and evaluation of patients receiving therapies in the Infusion Center. This position requires giving chemotherapy, biotherapy, clinical trials infusions and other infusion-related services as well as accessing central lines, ports and performing venipunctures as needed for lab work in a fast-paced infusion setting. This position will collaborate with physicians, NPs and PAs, Medical Assistants, Registered Dietitians, Patient Services, and Social Work to ensure that patient needs are addressed. This position requires the ability to respond and handle urgent medical emergencies. This position will float based on department needs to all Infusion Departments, including La Jolla, Encinitas, Vista and Hillcrest.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a graduate of 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.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of active oncology RN experience with recent infusion experience.
• ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification with recent experience (in the last (6) six months).
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities and to quickly assess moderately complex problems to develop potential solutions.
• Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, with strong organizational and prioritization skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN.
• OCN or CBCN certification.
• Breast Cancer experience.
• Clinical Trials Infusion experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Must be able to float to other Infusion Clinics if needed.
• Must be able to work at least 1 weekend day each month.
• 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, 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).