Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Hematology/Oncology

Providence Medical Group (PMG)

Providence St. Joseph Hospital

Eureka, California

Posted Sep 11

Shift and hours: Flexible Monday to Friday Flexible Monday to Friday schedule.
Unit and setting: comprehensive cancer center · Outpatient complex patients
License: NP license
Term: Permanent Full-time

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New grads: Welcomed
License: nurse practitioner or physician assistant

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What it pays

Loan repayment: Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
Bonus: Productivity bonuses Productivity bonuses
Bonus: Quality and performance incentives Quality and performance incentives

Benefits

BenefitsCME allowanceCME allowance
BenefitsFederal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibilityFederal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

The role and schedule

Care model: collaborative practice model with a medical oncologist
Day to day: coordinate care for a panel of complex patients
Day to day: weekly tumor board participation Weekly tumor board with a collegial and multidisciplinary participation of clinicians.
Care model: collaboration with Providence Oncologists in Napa and Sonoma Collaboration with Providence Oncologists in Napa and Sonoma.
Hours stated: Flexible Monday to Friday schedule.
Weekends: No weekends
Details: American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Accredited Program American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Accredited Program.
Details: close relationships with tertiary referral centers (Stanford, UCSF and UC Davis) Close relationships with tertiary referral centers (Stanford, UCSF and UC Davis).

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Providence St. Joseph Hospital is seeking a full-time nurse practitioner or physician assistant to work in a collaborative practice model with a medical oncologist to coordinate care for a panel of complex patients in northern California. This is an outpatient role where you will be part of a comprehensive cancer center that offers patients the most advanced diagnostic and treatment options. Take advantage of this opportunity to be part of a mission-driven and team-oriented group while living in one of the most beautiful communities in Eureka, California.

Flexible Monday to Friday schedule. Patient focused care, with close access to radiation, chemo and other support services. Outpatient role.

Weekly tumor board with a collegial and multidisciplinary participation of clinicians. American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Accredited Program. Collaboration with Providence Oncologists in Napa and Sonoma.

Close relationships with tertiary referral centers (Stanford, UCSF and UC Davis).

What's around it?

In Eureka, CA

Eureka, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent: $1,195/mo
Household income: $57,662/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Eureka, CA

NeighborhoodsNurses and medical professionals in Eureka typically settle in quieter residential pockets like Sequoia Park, known for well-kept mid-century ranches and bungalows bordering the old-growth forest, or Cutten, an unincorporated woodsy enclave south of town that offers larger lots and a suburban retreat feel. Humboldt Hill, situated further south, provides single-level ranch homes on expansive parcels with scenic coastal views and a tight-knit neighborhood atmosphere. Those preferring central walkability gravitate toward Henderson Center for easy access to independent shops, or Cooper Heights and the central H, I, and J street corridors, which offer convenient bicycle and walking routes toward Old Town, Cooper's Gulch, and the bayfront.

Nurses and medical professionals in Eureka typically settle in quieter residential pockets like Sequoia Park, known for well-kept mid-century ranches and bungalows bordering the old-growth forest, or Cutten, an unincorporated woodsy enclave south of town that offers larger lots and a suburban retreat feel. Humboldt Hill, situated further south, provides single-level ranch homes on expansive parcels with scenic coastal views and a tight-knit neighborhood atmosphere.

Those preferring central walkability gravitate toward Henderson Center for easy access to independent shops, or Cooper Heights and the central H, I, and J street corridors, which offer convenient bicycle and walking routes toward Old Town, Cooper's Gulch, and the bayfront.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: humboldtcountyrealestate.com Source 3: quora.com Source 4: niche.com

Getting aroundDaily commutes within Eureka are exceptionally short, typically averaging around 13 to 15 minutes, with virtually none of the congestion seen in major California metros. Cross-town navigation relies on arterial grid routes such as H and I streets and the Redwood Highway corridor (Highway 101). Shift workers almost exclusively depend on personal vehicles because public transit options are sparse, though hospital parking is straightforward. When specialized medical transport or major metropolitan travel is required, however, the commute reality changes dramatically, demanding a three- to six-hour highway drive to reach regional hubs in Redding, Santa Rosa, or Sacramento.

Daily commutes within Eureka are exceptionally short, typically averaging around 13 to 15 minutes, with virtually none of the congestion seen in major California metros. Cross-town navigation relies on arterial grid routes such as H and I streets and the Redwood Highway corridor (Highway 101).

Shift workers almost exclusively depend on personal vehicles because public transit options are sparse, though hospital parking is straightforward. When specialized medical transport or major metropolitan travel is required, however, the commute reality changes dramatically, demanding a three- to six-hour highway drive to reach regional hubs in Redding, Santa Rosa, or Sacramento.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: quora.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is an integral part of everyday life in Eureka, with immediate access to ancient forests and rugged Pacific shores. Within city borders, the 67-acre Sequoia Park offers mature coastal redwood groves, walking trails, a duck pond, and the elevated Redwood Sky Walk, while the Hikshari Trail provides scenic walking and cycling right along Humboldt Bay. A short drive connects residents to the dramatic coastal expanses of Samoa Dunes, Moonstone Beach, and the scenic headlands of Trinidad, while inland excursions lead to deep wilderness along the Avenue of the Giants, Arcata Community Forest, and Redwood National and State Parks.

Outdoor recreation is an integral part of everyday life in Eureka, with immediate access to ancient forests and rugged Pacific shores. Within city borders, the 67-acre Sequoia Park offers mature coastal redwood groves, walking trails, a duck pond, and the elevated Redwood Sky Walk, while the Hikshari Trail provides scenic walking and cycling right along Humboldt Bay.

A short drive connects residents to the dramatic coastal expanses of Samoa Dunes, Moonstone Beach, and the scenic headlands of Trinidad, while inland excursions lead to deep wilderness along the Avenue of the Giants, Arcata Community Forest, and Redwood National and State Parks.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: humboldtcountyrealestate.com Source 2: historiceaglehouse.com Source 3: cuttenrealty.com Source 4: homeandmoney.com

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Living in Eureka

Eureka offers healthcare professionals an authentic North Coast lifestyle defined by dramatic natural beauty, Victorian architectural heritage, and an unhurried pace. Set between Humboldt Bay and towering old-growth redwoods, the city allows nurses to leave behind metropolitan gridlock in favor of effortless 15-minute cross-town commutes along routes like the H and I street corridors. Off-shift hours are rich with outdoor recreation: you can walk through the canopy on the Redwood Sky Walk at Sequoia Park, cycle the waterfront Hikshari Trail, or take in a sunset over Humboldt Bay aboard the Madaket ferry before grabbing wood-fired dinner at Brick & Fire Bistro or drinks at Phatsy Kline's in historic Old Town. Established residential enclaves like Cutten, Sequoia Park, and Humboldt Hill provide peaceful retreats surrounded by greenery. However, relocation requires a clear-eyed view of local tradeoffs. Eureka is geographically remote, sitting hours from major urban medical complexes, winters are persistently overcast and damp, and pockets of town struggle with visible homelessness and petty crime. For nurses seeking community connection, cool coastal climates, and wilderness at their doorstep, Eureka offers a unique Northern California refuge.

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As of 2026Source 1: humboldtcountyrealestate.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: californiathroughmylens.com Source 4: historiceaglehouse.com Source 5: cuttenrealty.com Source 6: quora.com

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Eureka, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.