(RN) Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Apheresis - 141376

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an experienced RN to join our Apheresis team across multiple sites. The role includes performing plasmapheresis, photopheresis, stem cell collections, LDL apheresis, RBC exchange, and white cell depletions, with on-call and weekend assignments.

We value Magnet recognition, commitment to patient-centered care, teamwork, and professional nursing excellence. A CA RN license and relevant apheresis experience are required, with training available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• California RN license required.
• BART or BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six months.
• At least one year of recent Therapeutic Apheresis RN or equivalent acute-care experience.
• Proficiency with peripheral IV and vascular access options.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with empathy and clear communication.
• Ability to work at multiple UC San Diego Health locations and flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Perform plasmapheresis, photopheresis, stem cell collections, LDL apheresis, RBC exchange, and white cell depletions.
• Work across multiple UC San Diego Health sites; flexible scheduling including pediatric, on-call, and weekend assignments.
• Provide autonomous nursing care per ANA standards and professional performance.
• Operate highly specialized equipment and manage complex procedures with close patient observation.
• Contribute to patient-centered care through teamwork, professionalism, empathy, and respectful communication.

Skills

RN license

Apheresis experience

Vascular access

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Independent practice

Education

Registered Nurse license (CA)

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Current UC San Diego Health 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 RN/NP 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 Apheresis RN will be responsible for plasmapheresis, photopheresis, stem cell collections, LDL apheresis, RBC exchange, and white cell depletions. This position requires flexible availability to various sites. Willing to train appropriate candidate. Includes Pediatric, on-call and weekend assignments.

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 from an accredited school of Nursing.

• RN License issued by the State of California.

• BART or BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months of hire date.

• At least one (1) year of recent Therapeutic Apheresis RN experience, Infusion, Vascular, ICU, Emergency Department, or other comparable procedural or acute-care RN experience within the past six months.

• Demonstrated proficiency and experience with peripheral IV insertion and other vascular access options such as a central venous catheter or implanted ports.

• 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 be able to function in a fast-paced environment, have excellent interpersonal andcommunication skills, and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all staff and patients.

• Ability to safely operate highly specialized equipment and manage complex procedures while maintaining close observation of the patient.

• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care, teamwork, professionalism, empathy, and respectful communication.

• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

• Ability to work at multiple UC San Diego Health locations and participate in pediatric, on-call, weekend, and other scheduling assignments based on operational needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN.
• Experience performing therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE).
• Experience with additional therapeutic apheresis procedures such as extracorporeal photopheresis, red blood cell exchange, cellular therapy or stem cell collection, or LDL apheresis.
• Experience with hematopoietic progenitor cell (HPC), immune effector cell (IEC), CAR-T, Gene Therapy, or other cellular therapy collections.
• Experience managing extracorporeal circuits, difficult vascular access, and/or ultrasound-guided peripheral IV insertion.
• Experience caring for both adult and pediatric patient populations.
• Experience working in an academic medical center, specialty procedural setting, or clinical research environment.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and various locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Per-diem shift requirement is an average of 1 shift per week. Must be available 1 weekend shift every 4 weeks and 1 major holiday. This is subject to change based on department needs.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $190,342 - $190,342 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $91.16 - $91.16

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).