Job Title: Registered Nurse – Oncology Clinic
Location: UCSF Health Medical Center at Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA
Shift: Days, 5x8-Hour Shifts (8:30 AM – 5:30 PM)
Pay Rate: $58.00 – $63.00 per hour (Local Candidates Only)
Assignment Type: Travel or Contract RN

Position Overview

UCSF Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Oncology Registered Nurse to join its outpatient oncology clinic at Mission Bay. This role is designed for a nurse with extensive oncology knowledge, strong ambulatory/outpatient experience, and a passion for providing exceptional patient care in a world-renowned academic medical center. The ideal candidate is confident in triage, palliative care, and end-of-life discussions and is flexible to float across UCSF facilities when needed.

Required Qualifications

• Active California RN License (Required)

• AHA BLS Certification (Required)

• Minimum 5 years of Oncology Nursing experience

• Ambulatory/Outpatient Clinic experience

• Phone triage and palliative care experience

• Familiarity with End of Life Option Act

• Willingness to float to other UCSF facilities

• Epic EMR experience

• Previous travel nursing experience (Required)

Preferred Qualifications

• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Certification

• OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)

• Previous Charge RN experience

• Experience in:

  • Academic/Teaching Hospitals

  • Community Hospitals

  • LTAC (Long-Term Acute Care)

  • Level I/II Trauma Centers

Key Skills & Clinical Expertise

• Chemotherapy administration: IV push, oral, continuous infusion

• Safe handling and disposal of cytotoxic agents

• Biotherapy & Immunotherapy administration

• Bone marrow transplant patient care

• Management of oncologic emergencies (e.g., TLS, sepsis, spinal cord compression)

• Port and PICC line access

• Central line maintenance

• Infusion pump operation

• IV hydration, multivitamins, and blood product administration

• Telephone triage with clear and thorough documentation

• Advanced care planning and hospice discussions

• Symptom support: nausea, neuropathy, mucositis, altered mental status

• Emotional support for patients and families

• Withholding or withdrawing treatment decisions

• End-of-life and palliative care coordination

Clinical Experience with Cancer Types (Preferred)*

Work Settings Experience (Preferred)

• Inpatient and outpatient oncology units

• Infusion centers and BMT units

• Pediatric and radiation oncology settings

Additional Information

• COVID-19 Vaccination:

  • COVID-19 vaccine and booster required

  • Medical/religious exemptions accepted with documentation