Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Oncology
Santa Cruz, CA
TheraEX Staffing Services
5x8 hrs, Days

Locum Tenens NP/PA – Hematology / Oncology

Dignity Health Medical Group – Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz, California

Facility Address: 1555 Soquel Drive Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Coverage Type: Locum Tenens  Setting: Outpatient / Ambulatory EMR: Cerner

Position Overview

Dignity Health Medical Group – Dominican is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide Hematology/Oncology outpatient coverage in Santa Cruz, California. This is a full‑time, clinic‑based role with the opportunity for permanent placement for the right candidate. The provider will work closely with a multidisciplinary oncology team and utilize a premier, co‑located infusion center to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered cancer care.

Schedule & Patient Volume

• Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Full‑time: 5 days per week
• No call or weekends
• Average patient volume: 16–18 patients per day

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive hematology and oncology care in an outpatient clinic setting
• Manage patients across the continuum of care from diagnosis through survivorship
• Partner with nurse navigators, social workers, and support staff to ensure coordinated care
• Order and interpret labs and diagnostic studies
• Develop and implement evidence‑based treatment plans
• Document all encounters accurately in the EMR
• Participate in multidisciplinary collaboration and care planning

Clinical Environment & Support

• Premier Infusion Center with 15 private bays arranged around a central nursing hub
• Dedicated RN staff
• Support from nurse navigators, social workers, pharmacy liaison for oral medications, research coordinators, and genetic counselors
• Access to a 17‑bed inpatient oncology unit, weekly tumor boards, rapid diagnosis clinic, and two radiation centers
• Comprehensive cancer resources including the Katz Cancer Resource Center, clinical trials, tele‑genetics, survivorship, and bereavement programs

Compensation

• Hourly Rate:
  • $160 Per Hour 

Requirements

• NP or PA with completion of an accredited post‑graduate training program
• Board Certified in Medical Oncology (highly preferred)
  • Will consider Board Certified or Board Eligible in Hematology/Oncology
• Active California license
• Active DEA
• BLS highly preferred (can be obtained during credentialing)
• Clean malpractice and background history

Credentialing

• Timeframe: Up to 90 days
• Emergency privileges available

Reason for Coverage

• Physicians leaving to start their own practice

About the Facility & Community

Dignity Health Medical Group – Dominican is a physician‑led medical group affiliated with Dominican Hospital, a 222‑bed, Joint Commission–accredited hospital recognized for quality and safety. As part of CommonSpirit Health, providers benefit from a robust clinical network and a strong commitment to compassionate, patient‑centered care.

Santa Cruz, CA offers a coastal lifestyle with beaches, redwood forests, outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts scene, and proximity to Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area.