(RN) Registered Nurse - North County Infusion - 141333

University of California San Diego; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California San Diego Health seeks an RN for North County Infusion to administer chemotherapy and related infusion therapies in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

The role emphasizes autonomous nursing care, patient safety, and teamwork in a magnet-designated health system.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Current California RN license.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months.
• ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification with recent experience.
• Minimum one year oncology infusion center experience.
• Independent thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and show empathy.

Responsibilities

• Provide chemotherapy and biotherapy infusion services.
• Administer transfusions, injections, and related infusion treatments.
• Perform blood work and dressing changes as part of infusion care.
• Respond to medical emergencies in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the care team within a multidisciplinary setting.

Skills

RN license

Chemotherapy infusions

Oncology nursing

Independent judgment

Communication skills

Education

RN degree

BSN (preferred)

Job description

• Payroll Title: CLIN NURSE 2
• Department: Encinitas Infusion
• Hiring Pay Scale: $66.25 - $92.86 / Hour
• Worksite: Encinitas
• Appointment Type: Career
• Appointment Percent: 80%
• Union: NX Contract
• Total Openings: 1
• Work Schedule: Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#141333 (RN) Registered Nurse - North County Infusion

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 9/18/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

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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.

This position requires giving chemotherapy, biotherapy, clinical trials infusion, and other infusion-related services, as well as blood work, dressing change, and injections in a fast-paced outpatient infusion center setting. This position requires the ability to respond to and handle urgent medical emergencies.

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.

The position is for infusion centers in North County(Encinitas, Vista and Rancho Bernardo).

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Current California RN license.
• 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 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.
• Must have proven independent thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and prioritizing skills.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN.
• Recent infusion center experience.
• BMT experience.
• Clinical Trials Infusion experience.
• OCN certification.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Selected candidates 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).

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If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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