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Sutter Health
Auburn, California

Nurse Navigator Oncology Clinic

Registered NurseNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$82.48-$115.46/hr

The week · per this postingWeekdays only

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Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- Central

Position Overview

A professional registered nurse (RN) who offers individualized assistance to patients, families and caregivers to help overcome health care system barriers. Enhances the patient experience and improves the clinical outcome for patients by providing a seamless navigation process throughout the continuum of care.

Responsible for collaborating with physicians and members of the interdisciplinary teams to triage, coordinate, and consistently manage patient care by educating the patient and serving as a point of contact for patients and families.

Participates in strategic initiatives within the clinical program or service line to include developing, implementing and monitoring navigation activities and sustainability, facilitates shared decision making and patient engagement by forming trusting relationships and addressing patients' communication and health literacy needs, while helping them integrate their values and preferences into treatment decisions.

Works for and promotes positive outcomes for patients, providers and the Sutter health care system.

Job Description

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Certification & Licensure

RN-Registered Nurse of California

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Typical Experience

5 years recent relevant experience.

Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge of medical terminology required.

Ability to ensure follow through with responsibilities and communicate with a varied level of health care staff.

Knowledge of third-party reimbursement helpful.

Verbal and written communication skills.

Microsoft Office software experience required, including Excel and Word

Job Shift

Days

Schedule: Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

None

Benefits

No

Unions

No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

0

Employee Status

Per Diem/Casual

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $82.48 to $115.46 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Navigator provides individualized assistance to patients and families to help them navigate the healthcare system and overcome barriers. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, educate patients, and facilitate shared decision-making throughout the continuum of care.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a current California RN license and BLS certification. A minimum of 5 years of recent relevant experience is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and medical terminology.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Oncology NursingPatient NavigationCare CoordinationPatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical Documentation

Oncology — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 60% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$206k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $186k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Navigator Oncology Clinic at Sutter Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Oncology (RN) — ranked against 299 active Oncology (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top contract/1099 Registered Nurse Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution32 jobs · 23 employers

19
<$135k
6
$135k-165k
2
$165k-195k
5
$195k-225k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
86%
Sign-on bonus
21%
CME allowance
14%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Nurse Navigator Oncology ClinicPer Diem

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$82.48-$115.46/hr
#2

Per Diem Clinical Research Nurse - Home VisitsPer Diem

Science 37 · San Diego, California

$50-$55/hr
#3

Casual Research Nurse Clinical Research

$33.94-$50.91/hr
#4

Clinical Research Nurse - Intermittent Schedule

$40-$47/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Oncology (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 299 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Auburn

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$610k
Typical market rent
$2,222/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.