(RN) Registered Nurse - Hematology & Cell Therapy

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 10/15/2026 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.

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 Hematology and Cellular Therapy Clinics serve the following patient populations: benign and malignant Hematology, Stem Cell (Blood and Marrow) Transplant, and Chimeric-Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy (CAR-T). We are looking for a dynamic oncology clinic RN with strong critical thinking, communication, care coordination, and patient advocacy skills. This position must have excellent triage and assessment (via telephone and in person) and patient/family education skills, as well as the ability to effectively collaborate with the multidisciplinary team. RNs will also have the opportunity to cross-train between the disease teams in this department as needed to ensure patient safety and continuity of care. Additional opportunities include shared governance councils, with the opportunity to identify, develop, and implement performance improvement initiatives to improve patient care and staff well-being.

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 of 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 oncology, hematology, or cellular therapy RN experience.

• Demonstrated multidisciplinary care coordination experience.

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with all levels of staff, physicians, 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 populations.

• Demonstrated ability to rapidly prioritize and manage care in a fast-paced environment.

• Evidence of commitment to lifelong learning (e.g., professional certification, clinical ladder advancement, and so forth).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN or MSN
• Oncology Certification (OCN)
• Bilingual

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• 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.
• 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).