What are the responsibilities and job description for the (RN) Registered Nurse - Infusion Float Pool - 138953 position at UC San Diego Health?
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 3/24/2026 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.
UC San Diego Health is a Magnet-designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.
The Oncology Nursing Float Pool Infusion RNs will work all infusion center locations to provide competent, confident patient care excellence in coverage of FMLAs or leaves greater than 2 weeks. These positions require dynamic, experienced oncology RNs with previous oncology and/or infusion experience, exceptional verbal and written communication skills with team members, patients, and families in the application of top of license care, including but not limited to: assessment, symptom intervention, evaluation and patient/family education during the safe delivery of cancer and non-cancer related IV therapies.
While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust be a graduate from 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.
ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification with current knowledge of chemotherapy protocols. Must have 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, with experience in infusing cancer-directed therapy. BMT experience is highly preferred.
Must have strong knowledge of cancer care, diagnosis, and treatment.
Must have the ability to recognize and manage oncologic emergencies.
Must have positive communication and telephone skills, and positive stress management and coping skills.
BSN.
Recent infusion center experience.
Outpatient experience.
OCN/BMTCN certification.
- Must be able to work with vulnerable patients throughout their cancer journey.
- Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, and various locations based on business needs.
- Float locations include: Encinitas, Vista, La Jolla Moores Cancer Center & KOP, Hillcrest, and Rancho Bernardo.
- 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, 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).
UC San Diego Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html
Salary : $138,330 - $193,892