Per Diem Nurse - Radiation Oncology

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. 

Position Summary

The Outpatient Radiation Oncology Nurse provides specialized, compassionate nursing care to patients receiving radiation therapy for cancer and other conditions. This role supports patients through initial consultation, treatment planning, daily therapy sessions, and follow-up visits. The nurse functions as a key member of the multidisciplinary care team, ensuring high-quality clinical care, effective communication, and continuity of care throughout the treatment journey. This opportunity is for per diem, 8-hour shifts (minimum of 1 shift availability per week, preferred 2-3 days availability per week). This clinic is open Monday - Friday from roughly 8:00am to 5:00pm and is located at 209 Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena, 91030. 

Sign-on Bonus up to $2,000

As a successful candidate, you will: 

Patient Assessment & Care Planning

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments including physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.

• Monitor and document patient responses to radiation treatment.

• Collaborate with radiation oncologists and other providers to develop individualized care plans.

• Identify and manage radiation-related side effects, escalating concerns when appropriate.

Patient Education & Support

• Educate patients and families on the radiation therapy process, potential side effects, self-care strategies, and symptom management.

• Provide emotional support and counseling to patients coping with a cancer diagnosis and treatment.

• Serve as a consistent point of contact to coordinate care and answer patient inquiries.

Clinical Coordination & Collaboration

• Coordinate care with other healthcare team members including medical oncologists, radiologists, social workers, dietitians, and other nurses.

• Assist with patient referrals, lab orders, diagnostic imaging, and follow-up scheduling.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and tumor boards as needed.

Treatment Support

• Assist during simulation and treatment planning sessions as needed.

• Perform nursing procedures such as venipuncture, port access, medication administration, and wound care.

• Monitor and manage oncologic emergencies and acute changes in condition.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).

• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, nursing standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain continuing education in oncology nursing.

Your qualifications should include: 

• Associate degree in nursing
• To be considered for RN III - 3+ years of experience as a RN (Per diem flat rate for RN III - $69.40/hr)
• To be considered for RN I - 0-3 years of experience as a RN  (Per diem flat rate for RN I - $66.11/hr)
• Current California RN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Card through American Heart Association
• Radiation Oncology experience highly preferred
• Oncology experience highly preferred

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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