- CMS CCN
- 050454
- NPI
- 1356441551
- Employer type
- Academic Medical Center
- Teaching status
- Major
- Ownership
- Public / Nonprofit
- Magnet designation
- 2011; redesignated 2016, 2021
UCSF Health RN Jobs: Pay, Requirements & Application Guide (2026) Magnet
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Beds
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CMS star rating
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Complete guide to nursing careers at UCSF Health: pay, credentials, Magnet status, union CBA, EHR stack, and honest application workflow. Sourced from CMS Hospital Compare + ANCC Magnet + employer careers pages.
Employer identity
Nurse roles and requirements
| Role | Min Experience | BSN | New-grad pathway | Union |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staff RN | 1 yr | preferred | yes — UCSF Nurse Residency (12-month) | yes (California Nurses Association (CNA)) |
Staff RN — required: RN license (CA), BLS. Preferred: CCRN, CEN, CNOR, OCN.
Where UCSF Health hires
1 states: CA
Priority metros: San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
License reciprocity: NLC not accepted — endorsement required.
Source: employer careers page (verified 2026-04-22)
UCSF Health RN pay structure (2026)
Staff RN
- Base hourly: $72–$138/hr
- Shift differentials: charge: +$5.0, nights: +$8.0, weekends: +$10.0
- Charge RN premium: +$5.0/hr
- Specialty cert adders: CEN: +$2.0/hr, CCRN: +$2.0/hr, CNOR: +$2.0/hr
CNA CBA sets wage floor. CA AB394 ratios enforced. Bay Area COL offsets nominal wage advantage.
Source: UCSF Health careers / wage data
Work culture and support
Union status
Unionized: California Nurses Association (CNA)
Ratio enforcement: mandatory (CA AB394)
EHR stack
- Primary: Epic (APeX)
- Meds: Epic Willow
- ~30% of shift in documentation
Benefits
- Pension: UCRP defined-benefit
- Pto Weeks Start: 4
- Health Insurance: UC system (premium comprehensive)
- Parental Leave Weeks: 16
- Retirement Match Pct: 8
- Tuition Reimbursement: 8000
- Loan Repayment Nhsc Eligible: False
How to apply to UCSF Health
- Start application: UCSF Health careers portal
- Phone screen: expect questions on:
- CA license
- BSN requirement
- Specialty cert stack
- APeX (Epic) experience
- Research-track bedside interest
- Assessment: UCSF behavioral + peer panel
- Drug screen: pre-employment
- Background check: full criminal + NPDB
- Typical time-to-offer: ~45 days
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