Nurse Navigator
START Center for Cancer Research
Los Angeles, California
- Eligibility
- RNOncology
Posted Jun 25 · Not open to new grads
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Clinic
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- In range for CA Oncology roles
CA Oncology postings that state pay run $51/hr to $90/hr, the middle half $61/hr to $78/hr, across 34 postings.
About this role
The Nurse Navigator is a critical member of the Phase 1 clinical trial program team, serving as the primary liaison between patients, referring physicians, and START staff. This role ensures timely, coordinated, and personalized care while addressing barriers to trial participation, promoting program awareness, and enhancing patient outcomes.
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“Education & Experience: Associate’s degree. Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicing state. Minimum of 1 year of oncology experience. Preferred Education & Experience: Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certif…” · from this posting
Requirements
- Associate's degree
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicing state
- Minimum of 1 year of oncology experience
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification (preferred)
- Clinical trials experience (preferred)
- Travel may be required
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- Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Annual performance bonus
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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- Flexible FSA and HSA plans
Place
- City
- Los Angeles, California
- Median rent
- $1,933/mo
- Local household income
- $81,939/yr
- Metro price level
- 14% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Los Angeles area index 113.6, where 100 is the national average.
At 14% above the national average, LA's cost of living means your $80k–$150k nurse salary rents in Koreatown, East Hollywood, Glendale, or DTLA—not Westside buying. Koreatown packs families and Korean barbecue into noisy blocks with little greenery; Porter Ranch answers with trails, safety (safer than 94% of the city), and $681,550 median homes.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Oncology is a specialty you move into. Chemo cards are the working credential; infusion hires in too.
Worth asking
We can’t answer these from the listing we have. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?