Clinical Nurse III - Float Pool (Nights)

Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Inc.; Duarte, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Weekend differential

Employee health benefits

Job summary

City of Hope in Duarte, CA is seeking a versatile Clinical Nurse to join our Float Pool on the night shift (12-hour shifts, starting at 7:00 PM). This full-time role provides skilled care across multiple inpatient units and requires adaptability and compassionate patient-centered focus.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, manage pre- and post-anesthesia care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate oncology patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing is required.
• Current California RN license.
• Minimum of three years related experience; oncology nursing preferred.
• BLS CPR certification through American Heart Association.
• Excellent communication and empathetic interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition with clinical judgment.
• Provide immediate post-anesthesia care including airway management and pain control.
• Care for critically ill patients requiring hemodynamic monitoring and vasoactive support.
• Manage oncology-related urgent care conditions and chemotherapy-related issues.
• Administer medications, blood products, and IV therapies per standards.
• Initiate and maintain central venous access devices and lines.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions.
• Document care and participate in rapid response and code situations.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Oncology nursing

Critical care

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Nursing

Job description

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:

City of Hope is seeking versatile and dedicated Clinical Nurses to join our Float Pool department, specializing in cancer treatment. As a Float Pool Specialist, you will be an essential asset to our team, providing skilled care across various inpatient units, including (but not limited to) Critical Care, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Evaluation Treatment Center (ER/Urgent Care hybrid)(ETC), Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), and Hematology. Your adaptability and commitment to delivering exceptional care will make a significant impact on our patients' cancer journeys. This opportunity is for full-time(3 shifts per week), 12-hour shifts, and is designated for the night shift (7:00pm start time). This position is also eligible for a unit differential up to $5.50/hr, shift differential (nights) up to $6.50/hr, and weekend differential up to $15.60/hr.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
• Monitor, assess, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition using sound clinical judgment.
• Provide immediate post-anesthesia care, including airway management, pain control, hemodynamic monitoring, and discharge readiness assessments.
• Care for critically ill patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive medications, mechanical ventilation, and continuous cardiac monitoring.
• Assess and manage oncology-related urgent care conditions including: Febrile neutropenia, sepsis, pain crises, dehydration, chemotherapy-related complications, electrolyte abnormalities, respiratory distress, etc...
• Administer medications, blood products, intravenous therapies, and emergency interventions according to established standards.
• Initiate and maintain central venous access devices, including PICCs, implanted ports, and central lines.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, rehabilitation services, case management, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, procedures, and discharge instructions.
• Document nursing assessments, interventions, patient responses, and outcomes accurately within the electronic medical record.
• Participate in rapid response events, code situations, and emergency stabilization when indicated.
• Float between assigned departments based on daily operational and patient care needs.
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.

Your qualifications should include:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s degree in nursing is required
• Current California RN license
• A minimum of three (3) years related experience, preferred background in oncology nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Card through American Heart Association
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a caring and empathetic demeanor
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical setting

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.