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CHOC Specialists
Orange, California

Oncology - Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$141k-$233k

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Job Description

CHOC Specialists is a private pediatric subspecialty group with 26 pediatric subspecialties. The group practices at Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) which is a premier healthcare system based in Orange County, Calif. CHOC is exclusively committed to the health and well-being of children through clinical expertise, advocacy, outreach and research that brings advanced treatment to pediatric patients.

Solid Tumor Oncology – Outpatient Advanced Practice Provider

CHOC Specialists, in-conjunction with Rady Children’s Health-Orange County is seeking a qualified advanced practice pediatric oncology provider. With demonstrated expertise in oncology, the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will function in a supporting role as a clinical expert in the management of pediatric oncology patients with solid tumors.

Under the direction of the Attending Physician and practicing within developed standardized procedures and process protocols, the APP will evaluate, diagnose and treat solid tumor oncology patients in an outpatient setting. Central to the role, the APP will assist in developing and implementing plans of care for all patients in the outpatient clinic or infusion center (OPI) and functions in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary oncology team, while also providing consultation and education to patients and their families.

  • Outpatient Pediatric Oncology – Solid Tumor APP
  • Full Time Position (may consider 0.8 FTE)
  • 100% Outpatient (Primarily in clinic with occasional infusion center coverage)
  • M-F 8-hour shift(No Nights, No Weekends & No Call!)
  • Salary, Full Benefits and CME coverage!

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements

The successful candidate will be a California licensed and certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with at least two years of bedside experience in direct oncology care. The candidate must demonstrate excellent communication skills. At least one year of clinical Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner experience is desired, with particular emphasis in the management of patients with solid tumors..

CHOC Specialists is a private pediatric subspecialty group with 26 pediatric subspecialties. The group practices at Rady Children’s Health Orange County, formerly called Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) which is a premier healthcare system based in Orange County, California. CHOC is exclusively committed to the health and well-being of children through clinical expertise, advocacy, outreach and research that brings advanced treatment to pediatric patients.

CHOC earned the Gold Level CAPE Award from the California Council of Excellence, the only children’s hospital in California to ever earn this distinction, and was awarded Magnet designation, the highest honor bestowed to hospitals for nursing excellence. Recognized for extraordinary commitment to high-quality critical care standards.

Orange County, California is famous for its warm climate, with average temperatures of over 70 degrees throughout the entire year. Orange County boasts unbeatable entertainment, shopping and attractions, with beautiful beaches, mountains and the desert all within short driving distance.

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

CHOC Specialists is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, citizenship, national origin, ancestry (including language use restrictions), race, color, religion, religious creed, religious dress or grooming, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military and veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat pediatric patients with solid tumors in an outpatient setting under the direction of an attending physician and established protocols. Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary oncology team, and provide consultation and education to patients and their families.

Requirements

Candidates must be California-licensed and certified Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners with at least two years of direct oncology bedside experience. At least one year of clinical PA or NP experience is desired, particularly managing patients with solid tumors, along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Solid Tumor ManagementPatient EvaluationDiagnosisTreatment PlanningOutpatient CareInfusion Center CareCare Plan DevelopmentMultidisciplinary CollaborationPatient and Family EducationClinical CommunicationOncology Consultation

Oncology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$187k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $169k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 46 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 54% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

What does the Oncology market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in oncology (np)ranked against 275 Oncology (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$141k–$233kOncology median $160k (middle half $137k–$180k)31 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$169k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Oncology listings in California41 active278 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 43% remote · 54% no call · 83% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Nurse Practitioner listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Oncology hiring demand#10 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 37 days · 5% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 119 postings, 182 closed
New Oncology listings422 in the last 30 days405 the 30 days before (+4%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (275 Oncology (NP) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Oncology - Nurse Practitioner at CHOC Specialists a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Oncology (NP) — ranked against 275 active Oncology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
62%
CME allowance
51% this job
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Oncology (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 275 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About CHOC Specialists

Hospitals and Health Care
Orange, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Full Benefits
CME coverage
Malpractice coverage (implied)
Collaborative Practice Agreement Required

Living in Orange

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.04M≈ 7.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,037/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.