Registered Nurse - Outpatient Oncology (Per Diem)

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Montage Health in California is seeking a Registered Nurse (Per Diem) for Outpatient Oncology. The role focuses on planning, directing, and delivering nursing care per hospital policies and strong patient relations.

The ideal candidate has oncology experience and is oriented toward quality care, teamwork, and safety. California RN license and BLS are required; PALS and OCN certificates recommended or required by orientation timeline.

Qualifications

• One year of Oncology experience with chemotherapy administration preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• State of California RN license required.
• American Heart Association BLS required.
• PALS certification must be obtained before completion of orientation for Outpatient Oncology position by Sep 1, 2026.
• OCN certification highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, assess and provide nursing care per hospital and department policies.
• Orient new staff and precept students; facilitate learning.
• Assume relief charge nurse duties as oriented and assigned.
• Maintain high quality of care, teamwork and patient safety.

Skills

Oncology nursing

Chemotherapy administration

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

RN license (California)

BLS certification

OCN chemotherapy/biotherapy certificate

Job description

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Job Description:

P osition Summary

Under the leadership of the department director, assistant director, nursing supervisor, and/or charge nurse, the registered nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for planning directing, assessing and providing nursing care according to the policies and procedures of the hospital and department. Important dimensions of this position consist of quality of care, professional commitment, teamwork, interpersonal skills, safety, good public/customer relations and a broad nursing knowledge. The registered nurse is an experienced nurse who shall orient new staff, precept students, and assume relief charge nurse duty as oriented and assigned.

Experience

One year of Oncology experience with experience in administering chemotherapy treatments is preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment prior to independent assignment of patients requiring the applicable skill, and must complete and pass all annual competencies.

Licensure/Certifications

State of California RN license required. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS is required. PALS certification must be obtained prior to completion of orientation and independent assignment for those hired/transferred into Outpatient Oncology position on or after September 1, 2026. Existing employees must obtain PALS certification by September 1, 2026. OCN certification highly preferred. Must complete the ONS chemotherapy/biotherapy certificate (provider card) within 90-days of hire.

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Assigned Work Hours:

Per diem, variable schedule based on outpatient staffing and patient care needs. Hours and days will vary according to department needs and may include coverage for absences and increased census.

Position Type:

Per Diem

Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience):

$83.04 to $111.05

The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.

Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $5.50

Hourly Night Shift Differential: $8.00