The Clinical Nurse will provide direct inpatient nursing care on the Medical-8th Floor (Oncology unit) according to the California Nurse Practice Act and the mission of the Patient Care Services Division. This role involves building relationships with patients, offering compassionate support through cancer treatment challenges, and utilizing research and evidence-based outcomes.
Do you thrive on building deep, ongoing relationships with your patients? Are you highly organized and passionate about patient and family education? Are you ready to compassionately support your patients as they face the physical and emotional challenges that come with cancer treatment? If you said yes, keep reading – we may have the perfect opportunity for you.
As part of the Medical Oncology team at Hoag Memorial Hospital, Newport Beach, you’ll give direct inpatient nursing care as per the California Nurse Practice Act, and in support of the mission of the Patient Care Services Division.
Being a Hoag Clinical Nurse means serving our community by using research and evidence-based outcomes and collaborating with members of your team to offer the highest level of care to those who depend on us.
Hoag is a recognized leader in cancer care, offering the latest in diagnostic and treatment capabilities to the community. Our Medical Oncology unit features 33 beds, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 to 1:5 depending on patient mix. While 80 to 90 percent of our admissions are oncology patients, we also receive overflow patients from our various medical/surgical units. Opportunity to grow your skillset in the Oncology specialty and become Chemo-Certified.
We have current Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem opportunities.
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.
For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.
Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.
Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.
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Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.
Required qualifications include an active California RN License, two years of nursing experience in a high-acuity setting, current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association, and successful completion of an EKG course. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required, or enrollment must begin within one year of hire if not already obtained.
Market context
California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.
