Per Diem Registered Nurse

Engineering Management Student Association (EMSA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 106,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Southern California (USC) is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) to support clinical researchers across USC schools and CHLA. The RN will assist investigators, recruit participants, collect data, and ensure adherence to good clinical practices.

The position requires a California RN license, oncology experience, and chemotherapy certification is preferred. The role offers per diem hours and variable scheduling to fit research needs.

Qualifications

• Current California RN license required.
• Oncology experience preferred.
• Chemotherapy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist investigators and study teams in conducting clinical research per good clinical practices.
• Support participant recruitment, assessment, treatment, data collection, and follow-up.
• Provide input to principal investigators and staff to improve study execution.
• Provide technical guidance to nurses and coordinators; help solve operational issues.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Oncology experience

Chemotherapy certified

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Specialized/technical training

Job description

Job ID REQ20180945

Category Nursing

Helpful Information for Applicants

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world‑class research university and a member of the \"Trojan Family,\" which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

Join our team as the Per Diem Registered Nurse - (RN)!

The Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute (SC CTSI) is a research organization at the University of Southern California (USC) and Children’s’ Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). Our mission is to support, promote and accelerate scientific discoveries and their application in real‑life settings to improve health in diverse populations. SC CTSI develops and provides resources, services, trainings and tools in support of researchers, academic leadership and partners that collaborate to achieve this exciting mission.

The Per Diem Registered Nurse(RN) will join a team dedicated to supporting clinical researchers across USC schools. Assists investigators and their research teams in conducting clinical research while adhering to good clinical practices, patient care standards as well as institutional policies and procedures. Provides a range of study‑related services at the highest professional level of nursing standards. Supports all phases of research studies ranging from participant recruitment, assessment, treatment, data collection, and follow‑up for enrolled patients. Provides input to principal investigators, staff nurses and patients that effects clinical research studies from the initial protocol design to completion of study. Participates in problem solving to provide solutions to any operational impediments and develop new strategies to improve execution of research. Provides technical support and guidance to other nurses and coordinators in the care of patients. This role will have the opportunity to work on studies of varying disease types.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

The hourly rate range for this position is $49.54 - $51.00.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Specialized/technical training; Bachelor’s Degree, combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education


• Minimum Field of Expertise: Current/valid California State RN license. Oncology experience preferred. Chemotherapy Certified preferred.


• Minimum Education: Specialized/technical training


• Minimum Experience: 1 year


• Preferred Education: Related undergraduate study


• Preferred Experience: 2 years


• Preferred Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Clinical experience in hospital or ambulatory care or college health center.

Posted Date 09/25/2026