University of California San Diego

(RN) Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology PCU - 141666

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
  • Active RN License issued by the State of California.
  • BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications required at time of hire; UCSD ART certification within 6 months also required.
  • Chemotherapy Certification required at time of hire or initiation of certification process within 6 months and completion within 1 year.
  • Minimum 2 years recent experience in inpatient oncology; 1 year may be considered for insufficient applicant pool.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed for patient care management.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills essential for working with diverse teams and patients.

Responsibilities

  • Provide autonomous nursing care in an interdisciplinary approach.
  • Implement holistic patient care in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary palliative care team.
  • Administer prescribed oncology treatments including chemotherapy and biotherapy.
  • Assess patient conditions and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and adapt plans as necessary.
  • Demonstrate empathy and kindness in interactions with patients and staff.
  • Function effectively in a fast-paced medical environment.

Benefits

  • Career advancement opportunities in a specialized oncology setting.
  • Participate in a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team focused on patient well-being.
  • Opportunity to work with advanced oncology treatments and protocols.
  • Training and certification opportunities in chemotherapy and palliative care.
  • Comprehensive health benefits and support for continuing education.
Full Job Description
Payroll Title:
CLIN NURSE 2 Department:
JACOBS MEDICAL CENTER 5FG-PCU Hiring Pay Scale
$66.25 - $92.86 / Hour Worksite:
Jacobs Medical Center Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
90% Union:
NX Contract Total Openings:
5 Work Schedule:
Nights, 12-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday

#141666 (RN) Registered Nurse - Medical Oncology PCU
Filing Deadline: Mon 10/5/2026
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DESCRIPTION

Jacobs Medical Center 5FG is a 24 bed Medical Oncology/Palliative Care Progressive Care Unit. Several disciplines collaborate to provide prescribed oncology care including chemotherapy and biotherapy. The unit is also designated as the overflow for Blood and Marrow Transplant patients. The nursing team is dedicated to care for patients who need aggressive symptom management. They work closely with a multi-disciplinary palliative care team, implementing a holistic approach to physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual 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.

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.
  • RN License issued by the State of California.
  • BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications at time of hire with commitment to get UCSD ART within six (6) months of hire date.
  • Chemotherapy Certification at time of hire or commitment to initiate the certification process within 6 months of hire date and to achieve certification within one (1) year of hire date.
  • Must have a minimum of two (2) years recent experience in inpatient oncology (within the last 2 years). (If insufficient applicant pool, department may consider RNs with one (1) year of experience within the specialty of oncology, Palliative care or IMU/PCU.)
  • 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.
  • Demonstrates critical thinking and clinical skills to identify and implement nursing interventions andevaluate results.
  • Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff,physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • BSN.
  • Palliative care RN experience.
  • Prior experience with Chemotherapy.
  • Certified in PCCN, OCN or Palliative Care.
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.
  • 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).

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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.

About University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is the seventh-oldest of the 10 University of California campuses and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling approximately 38,325 students. UC San Diego is organized into six undergraduate residential colleges (Revelle, John Muir, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sixth College) and five academic divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Jacobs School of Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences). The university operates 19 organized research units (ORUs), including the Center for Energy Research, Qualcomm Institute (a branch of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology), and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
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