Registered Nurse (RN), Radiation Oncology, Per diem, 8:30am-5pm

PIH Health

Whittier, California

Provide a full range of nursing practice. PIH Health is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.

Posted Oct 13

Shift and hours: 8:30am-5pm Registered Nurse (RN), Radiation Oncology, Per diem, 8:30am-5pm
Unit and setting: Radiation Oncology · Hospital Registered Nurse (RN), Radiation Oncology, Per diem, 8:30am-5pm
License: RN license
Term: Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN), Radiation Oncology, Per diem, 8:30am-5pm

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Provide a full range of nursing practice. Primary nursing responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Standards of professional performance required include quality practice, education/competency, professional practice evaluation, collegiality, collaboration, and ethics, research/best practice integration, resource utilization and leadership. The ONS standards are used to provide comprehensive care to the patients and family in the management of the disease and treatment related symptoms.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology.

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Whittier, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent: $1,906/mo
Household income: $97,201/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Whittier, CA

NeighborhoodsWhittier features well-defined enclaves ranging from the historic core around Uptown, Hadley Greenleaf, and Central Park to expansive hillside communities and post-war residential tracts. College Hills surrounds Whittier College with character-rich historic properties, while Friendly Hills, Olde Friendly Hills, and Spyglass Hill offer secluded, upscale hillside living. Buyers and renters looking for traditional mid-century suburban layouts often focus on East Whittier, Whittwood, Sungold, and Michigan Park, which provide quiet residential streets close to retail corridors along Whittier Boulevard.

Whittier features well-defined enclaves ranging from the historic core around Uptown, Hadley Greenleaf, and Central Park to expansive hillside communities and post-war residential tracts. College Hills surrounds Whittier College with character-rich historic properties, while Friendly Hills, Olde Friendly Hills, and Spyglass Hill offer secluded, upscale hillside living.

Buyers and renters looking for traditional mid-century suburban layouts often focus on East Whittier, Whittwood, Sungold, and Michigan Park, which provide quiet residential streets close to retail corridors along Whittier Boulevard.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: joseperezandassociates.com Source 2: totalsocalhomes.com

Getting around

Whittier sits directly along the Los Angeles County and Orange County boundary, making it strategically positioned for healthcare professionals commuting to facilities in either county. The city has an average commute time of roughly 30 minutes, though drivers must contend with surface street travel to connect with major regional freeways, which can create bottlenecks during peak shift changes.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: totalsocalhomes.com

OutdoorsWhittier maintains 19 city parks covering more than 400 acres of open recreational green space. The award-winning Whittier Greenway Trail spans the city as a dedicated paved corridor for walking, running, and cycling. For nature lovers and trail runners, the preserved Whittier Hills encompass over 1,700 acres of rugged open space with panoramic hiking and mountain biking trails that overlook downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Sign, Catalina Island, and the Pacific Ocean.

Whittier maintains 19 city parks covering more than 400 acres of open recreational green space. The award-winning Whittier Greenway Trail spans the city as a dedicated paved corridor for walking, running, and cycling.

For nature lovers and trail runners, the preserved Whittier Hills encompass over 1,700 acres of rugged open space with panoramic hiking and mountain biking trails that overlook downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Sign, Catalina Island, and the Pacific Ocean.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: cityofwhittier.org Source 2: youtube.com

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Nestled against the Puente Hills along the Los Angeles and Orange County border, Whittier stands out for its blend of historic character, hillside scenery, and classic suburban comfort. Relocating healthcare professionals will find a distinct community anchored by historic Uptown Whittier, where walkable streets feature a restored movie theater, independent cafes, and lively gathering spots like Rodeo 72. Outdoor enthusiasts benefit from 19 municipal parks, the cross-town Greenway Trail, and over 1,700 acres of preserved open space in the Whittier Hills boasting vistas that stretch to the Pacific Ocean and the Los Angeles skyline. Housing spans vintage Craftsman homes in the Hadley Greenleaf Historic District to quiet post-war tracts in East Whittier and hillside properties in Friendly Hills. While the city offers convenient proximity to medical centers across two counties, nurses should plan for surface street commutes to reach major freeways. Overall, Whittier provides an established, community-minded home base with rare Southern California small-town charm.

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