Per Diem LVN - Ambulatory Float Team (West Los Angeles)

UCLA Health; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Part time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Santa Monica, CA, seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join the Ambulatory Float Team on a per diem basis. You will support patient care across 25+ specialties in a fast-paced ambulatory network, rotating among clinics to provide clinical support as needed.

The role requires travel to UCLA Health community practices throughout Southern California, with a minimum availability of two weekdays and one weekend per month, plus a two-week training period.

Qualifications

• Active CA LVN license required (IV Therapy & Blood Withdrawal)
• BLS/CPR certification from AHA or Red Cross
• Experience with phlebotomy, injections, CPR, and meds administration
• Ability to take vitals, administer meds, and refill orders
• Strong interpersonal skills with clinicians and staff
• Knowledge of instruments and supplies for exams and procedures
• Minimum six months LVN outpatient clinic experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and clinical support across ambulatory clinics
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient clinic operations
• Cover multiple practices within UCLA Health ambulatory network
• Be flexible with schedule and travel between clinics (West LA area and surrounding sites)

Skills

Active CA LVN license

BLS/CPR Certification

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Medication administration

Interpersonal skills

IV Therapy

Blood withdrawal

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

IV Therapy & Blood Draw training

Job description

Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Varies

Posted Date

09/17/2026

Salary Range: $43.87 - 43.87 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

33244

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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.

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 West Los Angeles region, including:

• Marina Del Rey
• Malibu
• Santa Monica
• Venice
• Culver City
• Inglewood
• Westchester

Salary Range: $43.87 Hourly - $43.87 Hourly

Job 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.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.