(RN) Registered Nurse - Radiation Oncology - 141503

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

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet-designated organization recognized for nursing excellence. This RN role is responsible for biopsychosocial assessments, care planning, patient education, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, with cross-training in brachytherapy and sedation to ensure patient safety.

The RN will work in oncology settings, must hold a California RN license, and pursue certifications; autonomy, empathy, and strong clinical skills are essential in a fast-paced hospital

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must obtain PALS certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Minimum of two (2) years of RN experience, including oncology within the last year, outpatient experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary care and communicating with providers across clinical teams.
• Proven ability to educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and care instructions.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities.
• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all patients and staff.
• Experience with or interest in providing individualized care to vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Complete regular biopsychosocial assessments and care plans with patients.
• Communicate and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure coordination of care.
• Provide education to patients/families regarding treatment plans, medications, advance directives, appointments and so forth.
• Assess patients and families for additional resource and referral needs.
• Evaluate response to plan of care and ensure appropriate documentation.
• Cross-train in the procedure room to ensure patient safety during brachytherapy and/or moderate sedation.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team within the brachytherapy suite for safety and regulatory compliance.
• Practice autonomous nursing within ANA standards and professional performance.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Critical thinking

Educate patients and families

Team coordination across clinical care

Empathy and kindness

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 9/22/2026 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.

This position may be required to float to other Radiation Oncology sites, including Encinitas, La Jolla, and McGrath Outpatient Pavilion.

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.

Using the nursing process in the planning and delivery of care, the Clinic RN complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies and maintains a safe level of knowledge and skills with technical procedures. This position will be responsible for completing regular biopsychosocial assessments and care plans with patients, communicating and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure coordination of care, providing education to patients/families regarding treatment plans, medications, advance directives, appointments and so forth, assessing patients and families for additional resource and referral needs, evaluating response to plan of care and ensuring appropriate documentation.

This RN will also be cross-trained in the procedure room to ensure patient safety while providing pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure care for adult and pediatric patients undergoing brachytherapy and/or moderate sedation. The RN will collaborate with the healthcare team working within the brachytherapy suite to ensure patient safety and compliance with all regulatory requirements, including infection prevention, sterile technique, instrument management, and care coordination.

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.

• Active RN license issued by the State of California.

• BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Must obtain PALS certification within six (6) months of hire.

• Minimum of two (2) years of RN experience, including experience in oncology within the last year, outpatient experience preferred.

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary care and communicating with providers across clinical teams.

• Proven ability to educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and care instructions.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess complex problems to develop potential solutions.

• Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results.

• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and consistently demonstrate empathy and kindness to all patients and staff.

• Experience with or interest in providing individualized care to vulnerable populations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN.
• At least three (3) years of RN experience.
• Experience with other cancer specialties.
• Previous oncology care coordination experience.

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 a pre-employment physical.

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).