PermanentPosted 3 days ago
RN Infusion Center - Chula Vista Cancer Center - FT - 10hr Days
Sharp HealthCare · Chula Vista, CA
$64.21–$72.97/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Oncology nurse jobs in Chula Vista, CA
The median registered nurse pay in the Chula Vista area is $63.99 per hour ($133,090 a year), with the typical range running from $58.52 to $78.58. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Chula Vista. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Chula Vista. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Chula Vista.
- $63.99median pay per hour, San Diego
- $59–$79typical range per hour
- 27,660registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
RN Infusion Center - Chula Vista Cancer Center - FT - 10hr Days
Sharp Healthcare · Chula Vista, CA
$64.21–$72.97/ hour
Top 25% pay
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp HealthCare | 1 | $68.59 |
| Sharp Healthcare | 1 | $68.59 |
Registered Nurse pay in Chula Vista, CA
The metro median is 5% below the California statewide median of $67.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 27,660 registered nurses employed in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area, 18.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.85).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $49.60 | $103,170 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $58.52 | $121,720 | 30% above U.S. median |
| Median | $63.99 | $133,090 | 42% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $78.58 | $163,450 | 75% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $84.05 | $174,820 | 87% above U.S. median |
How Chula Vista ranks
- 16th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 25th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 14th of 23 California metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for oncology nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Chula Vista
- Overall prices in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad run 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 79% above the U.S. average (index 179.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $63.99 median hour buys what $57.19 buys at the national price level, 27% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Chula Vista paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,304
- Per year: $115,182
- Per month: $9,598
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Chula Vista
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $205 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,037 |
| 13-week assignment | $26,481 |
Travel oncology nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Chula Vista
CMS lists 1 hospital in Chula Vista, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of oncology nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Chula Vista, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in San Diego County
HRSA lists 25 active primary care shortage designations that include San Diego County (4 population-group, 21 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mesa, CA | 10 mi | $63.99/hr | 60,767 |
| San Diego, CA | 15 mi | $63.99/hr | 1,404,452 |
Oncology nurse jobs in California · Oncology nurse jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in California
California is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the California board for a license by endorsement before working here.
California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do oncology nurses make in Chula Vista, CA?
BLS reports pay for registered nurses overall, not by specialty. Registered Nurses in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area have a median pay of $63.99 per hour, about $133,090 a year. The middle half earn between $58.52 and $78.58 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Chula Vista a good place for oncology nurses once cost of living is counted?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad ranks 25th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 16th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring oncology nurses in Chula Vista?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Chula Vista. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Chula Vista.
Do I need a California license to work in Chula Vista as an oncology nurse?
California is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the California board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Chula Vista in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 25 active primary care shortage designations that include San Diego County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Chula Vista?
The federal per diem benchmark in Chula Vista is $205 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,037 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place oncology nurses in Chula Vista?
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Your RN pay reportChula Vista, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 3 postings$108.25/ hr$94–$123
- MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 16 postings$106.18/ hr$59–$119
- Stanford Children's HealthPALO ALTO, CA · 8 postings$103.75/ hr$90–$113
- Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 7 postings$85.12/ hr$73–$111
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Low$50Median$66.48High$79
536 RN postings with published pay in California, 518 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 536 RN roles
- RN Float PoolPer diem$103.83–$112.14/ hour
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