Oncology Hematology NP

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$144k-$215k

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Job Description

Where You’ll Work

St. John’s Cancer Center is a cornerstone of oncology excellence in Ventura County. It is supported by St. John’s Regional Medical Center, which has been recognized as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades and ranks among the top facilities in California for cardiac and pulmonary care. The center provides a holistic, patient-centered approach with advanced technology right in the heart of Oxnard.

Community Description

Nestled along the Central Coast, Ventura County offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and resort-style luxuries. Residents enjoy immediate access to outdoor activities, water sports, world-class wine country, and fine dining.

The area is home to top-ranking public and private schools, making it an ideal location for families. Whether you are exploring the local beaches or enjoying the Mediterranean climate, Oxnard provides an unmatched quality of life where others come to vacation.

Ready to build the future of oncology care with us?

Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit Health®, one of the nation’s largest health systems dedicated to advancing health for all people. #HEC

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Oncology NP, you will join the high-quality oncology team at Pacific Central Coast Health Centers (PHC), a distinguished service of Dignity Health, providing passionate, community-based care at St. John’s Cancer Center in beautiful Ventura County.

You will provide comprehensive care for hematology and oncology patients, including assessments, diagnosis, and management of treatment plans. Your role will involve performing clinical procedures and managing follow-up care in our modern outpatient infusion center and collaborating with our Oncologists.

You will contribute to a mission-driven culture focused on building healthier communities and innovating how care is delivered, benefiting from approachable leadership and an integrated support team including nurse navigators, social workers, pharmacy liaisons, research coordinators, and genetic counselors, as well as access to an on-site lab, imaging, tele-genetics, and a 17-bed inpatient oncology unit with daily multidisciplinary rounds.

To be successful in this role, you will be a highly motivated and board-certified Nurse Practitioner, passionate about oncology and community health, eager to work in a collaborative, team-based environment where your clinical expertise is valued and your professional growth is supported.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Masters of Nursing
  • Active NP license in the state of California

Candidates must possess the following abilities: to express oneself effectively both orally and in writing; actively listen to others for understanding of their needs and situations; Speak and write English clearly; Read and understand correspondence, memoranda and directives and effectively represent the organization, department and its operations to management and the public.

This position requires that the candidate is able to act in a decisive manner, using good judgment; Manage diverse functions; Assess problems and situations and anticipate needs and evaluate alternatives.

It is expected that the candidate will hold the following professional attributes: dependability: Maturity in relationships with others; Self-confidence; Willingness to take initiative: commitment to the organization; Represent the organization to other agencies staff and the public with a courteous, helpful, accurate and business-like attitude in all telephone, email and in personal contact.

Key Responsibilities

The Oncology Nurse Practitioner will provide comprehensive care for hematology and oncology patients, including diagnosis and treatment plan management. The role involves performing clinical procedures and collaborating with oncologists within an outpatient infusion center setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master of Nursing degree and an active Nurse Practitioner license in the state of California. The role requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication skills, and a commitment to collaborative, team-based patient care.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningCollaborationCritical ThinkingDecision MakingTeamwork

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 ~$180k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $162k 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
Listed pay$144k–$215kOncology median $160k (middle half $137k–$180k)31 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$162k 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
Pacific Central Coast Health Centersilver tier, 73/100Top Employers work-life index4 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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21
<$180k
6
$180k-220k
2
$220k-260k
11
$260k-300k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
95%
Sign-on bonus
62%
CME allowance
51%
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most 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 Pacific Central Coast Health Center

Medical Practices
Santa Maria, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Integrated support team including nurse navigators, social workers, pharmacy liaisons, research coordinators, and genetic counselors
On-site lab, imaging, tele-genetics
17-bed inpatient oncology unit with daily multidisciplinary rounds

Living in Oxnard

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$728k≈ 5.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,894/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.5
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 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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