RN Per Diem Registered Nurse, Multi-Specialty

#138334 (RN) Per Diem Registered Nurse, Multi-Specialty Filing Deadline:
Fri 2/20/2026

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.

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.

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 Multi‑Specialty Clinic brings together specialists in medical oncology, surgical oncology, hematology oncology, and gynecologic oncology. We are looking for dynamic oncology clinic RNs with strong critical thinking, communication, care coordination and patient advocacy skills. RNs will have the opportunity to cross‑train and work with other oncology disease teams in this department as needed to ensure patient safety and continuity of care.

Additional opportunities include:
Unit‑Based Council membership, with the opportunity to identify, develop and implement performance improvement initiatives to improve patient care and staff wellbeing.

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.

• Must 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.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of recent RN experience in an outpatient or acute inpatient oncology setting.
• Demonstrated multi‑disciplinary care coordination experience.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with all levels of staff, physician, patients, and their families.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with team members across multiple departments.
• Excellent critical thinking, clinical and patient teaching skills with vulnerable patient population.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly prioritize and manage care in fast‑paced environment.
• Evidence of commitment to lifelong learning (e.g. professional certification, clinical ladder advancement, and so forth).

• BSN or MSN.
• Oncology Certification (OCN).
• Two (2+) or more years of outpatient oncology experience.
• Recent experience with processing prior authorizations for specialty medications and durable medical equipment.
• Experience with vulnerable patient populations.

• 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.

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, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted…