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

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 147,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem schedule

Multiple sites

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse specialized in apheresis for a per diem role in the Pheresis department. The RN will perform plasmapheresis, photopheresis, stem cell collections and related procedures across multiple sites, including pediatric and weekend assignments.

Training and ongoing education are provided, with an emphasis on autonomous, high-quality patient care. Requirements include CA RN license, BART or BLS/CPR at hire, and 1+ year of therapeutic

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 or related acute-care RN experience.
• Proficiency with peripheral IV insertion and vascular access options.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, empathetic patient care.
• Ability to work independently and within interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform plasmapheresis, photopheresis, stem cell collections, LDL apheresis, RBC exchange, and white cell depletions.
• Flexibly work across multiple sites; training provided.
• Includes pediatric, on-call and weekend assignments.

Skills

Apheresis RN

Vascular access

IV insertion

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN License (CA)

Tools

BART Certification

BLS/CPR

Job description

Payroll Title

NURSE PD

Department

Pheresis

Hiring Pay Scale

$91.16 / Hour

Worksite

Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion

Appointment Type

Per Diem

Appointment Percent

20%

Union

NX Contract

Total Openings

3

Work Schedule

Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

Job ID

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

Application Deadline

Wed 9/23/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds.

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.

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 includes 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).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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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UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace