City of Hope·Santa Clarita, California
The Registered Nurse will administer chemotherapy and provide comprehensive care to cancer patients across two clinic locations. Responsibilities include assessing patient health, monitoring vital signs, and educating patients and families on treatment and self-care.
Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
City of Hope is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Infusion Clinics, floating between Santa Clarita and Mission Hills. In this vital role, you will focus on the delivery of chemotherapy and comprehensive care to cancer patients, providing support, education, and a compassionate touch throughout their treatment journey. This opportunity is for per diem, 8-hour shifts. There is a 1 shift per week minimum requirement for per diem staff. This clinics are open Monday - Friday from 8:00am to 5:30pm. As a successful candidate, you will: Patient Assessment and Care Planning: Assess patients' health status, develop individualized care plans, and implement evidence-based care protocols to ensure the best outcomes. Chemotherapy Administration: Administer chemotherapy and other medications to patients according to prescribed treatment regimens, ensuring safe and effective delivery. Vital Signs Monitoring: Continuously monitor patients' vital signs and symptoms during infusion treatments, promptly recognizing and responding to any changes or adverse reactions. Patient Education and Support: Provide comprehensive education to patients and their families, empowering them to understand their treatment options, side effects, and self-care measures. Coordination of Care: Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care, follow-up appointments, and supportive services, ensuring a seamless and holistic patient experience. Management of Side Effects: Assist patients in managing side effects and complications arising from cancer treatment, offering proactive support and interventions.
Candidates must have an associate degree in nursing, a current California RN license, and BLS certification. A valid ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Provider Card is required, with 3+ years of experience needed for the RN III level.
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.
