Per Diem LVN - Ambulatory Float Team (Northeast Valley/Los Angeles)

University of California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem schedule

Travel across clinics

Flexible schedule

Job summary

UCLA Health's Ambulatory Float Team seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to support patients across 25+ specialties in multiple ambulatory clinics in the Los Angeles area. This role emphasizes flexibility, teamwork, and meaningful patient care.

As a Per Diem LVN, you will travel to UCLA Health community practices throughout Southern California, cover a variable schedule, and help with clinic operations while advancing clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold active CA LVN license with IV therapy and blood withdrawal.
• Active BLS/CPR certification required (AHA or Red Cross).
• Experience with phlebotomy, injections and scope of practice.
• Ability to travel to multiple UCLA Health sites and work a variable schedule.
• Ability to take vital signs and administer medications.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and clinical support across multiple ambulatory clinics.
• Support clinic operations and coverage across practices based on staffing needs.
• Travel to UCLA Health ambulatory clinics throughout Southern California as required.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Medication administration

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

CA LVN license

IV therapy & blood withdrawal

Tools

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Description

About the Role

Looking for a role that offers variety, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day? Join UCLA Health's Ambulatory Float Team as a Licensed Vocational Nurse and support patients across 25+ specialties, including Primary Care, Pediatrics, specialty, and surgical practices. You'll provide patient care and clinical support across multiple ambulatory clinics while gaining experience with diverse patient populations and care teams throughout UCLA Health's ambulatory network.

We're seeking an adaptable, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you'll partner with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care, support clinic operations, and provide coverage across multiple practices based on staffing needs. No two days are the same, offering continuous opportunities to expand your clinical skills and experience. If you're flexible, dependable, and passionate about patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

Per Diem Schedule Requirements

As a Per Diem employee on the Ambulatory Float Team, you must be available for a minimum of two weekdays per week, Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., and one weekend per month, Saturday and Sunday, between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. A full month's availability must be submitted at least one month in advance.

Training Requirements

We require completion of two consecutive weeks of full‑time training, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST, although the schedule may vary based on training and operational needs.

Travel Requirements

Travel to all UCLA Health Ambulatory Community Clinics throughout Southern California is required, and you must be physically present at assigned worksites. Assignment locations are based on operational needs and are subject to change.

Although travel to all UCLA Health community practices is required, current staffing needs are primarily located in the Northeast Valley/Los Angeles region, including:

• Burbank
• Glendale
• North Hollywood
• Monterey Park
• Monrovia
• Toluca Lake
• Pasadena

Salary Range: $43.87 Hourly - $43.87 Hourly

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to be highly flexible, travel to multiple work sites within UCLA Health community based practices and work a variable schedule
• Possession of active license issued by the State of CA Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners with Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal
• Possession of active BLS/CPR Certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience performing phlebotomy, injections, CPR, and other skills within scope of practice
• Ability to take vital signs, administer medications, and obtain drug refills
• Interpersonal skills in maintaining a cooperative working environment with the physicians, staff, and all health providers.
• Knowledge of all instruments and supplies to perform physical examinations and procedure

Highly desired:

• Minimum of six months of experience working as an LVN in an outpatient ambulatory clinic or a similar healthcare setting.