Registered Nurse II, Infusion

Santa Cruz, California

The Infusion RN, under general supervision and within the scope of practice for a registered nurse in California, assists providers by overseeing the daily operation of Infusion therapy.

Posted Sep 30

Shift and hours: Days · 8-⁠hour shifts · variable days of the week Job Shift: Days Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Variable32 hours a week
Unit and setting: Infusion
License: RN license RN-Registered Nurse of CaliforniaRN license, California
Term: PermanentFull time

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License: RN license, California RN-Registered Nurse of California Check your license
Certification: BLS BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
Certification: ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification
Education: graduate of an accredited school of nursing Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Experience: one year of chemotherapy/infusion experience One year of Chemotherapy/Infusion Experience

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What it pays

Against similar roles: Pays above most California staff rolesCalifornia staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $96/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $73/hr, across 3,751 postings.
Pay reviews: pay varies by geographic location The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled.
Pay reviews: total compensation set by experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training and organizational needs

Benefits

Benefitscomprehensive benefits packageEligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

The role and schedule

Union: Union position
Day to day: oversees the daily operation of Infusion therapy assists providers by overseeing the daily operation of Infusion therapy
Weekends: weekends as needed Weekend Requirements: As Needed
Details: non-exempt position Position Status: Non-Exempt
Details: may handle hazardous drugs, including in patient care may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care

The workplace

Sutter Health

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Laura Bower · Clinical Education Manager, Nurse Residency Program

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Organization

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD

Position

Overview

The Infusion RN, under general supervision and within the scope of practice for a registered nurse in California, assists providers by overseeing the daily operation of Infusion therapy.

Job Description

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Certification & licensure

RN-Registered Nurse of California

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Department required certification & licensure

ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification

Department specific

Experience

One year of Chemotherapy/Infusion Experience

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend

Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

Employee Status

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $78.29 to $103.19 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

What's around it?

In Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 10% above the US average

Median rent: $2,452/mo
Household income: $115,475/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Santa Cruz, CA

NeighborhoodsNurses and healthcare professionals often gravitate toward Seabright, Midtown, and the Eastside, which are highly praised for balanced commutes and convenient access to Highway 1 and Highway 17. Live Oak and Pleasure Point offer an authentic surf culture, harbor access, and a relaxed coastal vibe, while Capitola provides a charming village feel just down the coast. On the other side of town, the Westside features coastal walks along West Cliff Drive and proximity to Natural Bridges State Beach, though navigating across town can introduce extra driving friction. For those seeking sunnier microclimates, the Banana Belt is favored for its weather and highway accessibility, while Scotts Valley offers quieter suburban housing tucked into the hills.

Nurses and healthcare professionals often gravitate toward Seabright, Midtown, and the Eastside, which are highly praised for balanced commutes and convenient access to Highway 1 and Highway 17. Live Oak and Pleasure Point offer an authentic surf culture, harbor access, and a relaxed coastal vibe, while Capitola provides a charming village feel just down the coast. On the other side of town, the Westside features coastal walks along West Cliff Drive and proximity to Natural Bridges State Beach, though navigating across town can introduce extra driving friction.

For those seeking sunnier microclimates, the Banana Belt is favored for its weather and highway accessibility, while Scotts Valley offers quieter suburban housing tucked into the hills.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: propertyinsantacruz.com Source 4: communityrentals.ucsc.edu Source 5: youtube.com

Getting aroundNavigating Santa Cruz centers primarily on Highway 1 and Highway 17, with major local corridors including Mission Street connecting the Westside to downtown. While driving across town within the coastal flatlands is relatively short in distance, seasonal tourist congestion and peak commuter traffic can slow arterial corridors significantly. Commuting 'over the hill' toward Silicon Valley on Highway 17 is notoriously winding and vulnerable to heavy delays, leading many workers to position themselves in Scotts Valley, Pasatiempo, or Seabright to shave off travel time. Public transit is served by Santa Cruz Metro buses originating from the downtown hub, though residents note transit coverage is limited outside core routes, making personal vehicles or bicycles the primary commuting tools.

Navigating Santa Cruz centers primarily on Highway 1 and Highway 17, with major local corridors including Mission Street connecting the Westside to downtown. While driving across town within the coastal flatlands is relatively short in distance, seasonal tourist congestion and peak commuter traffic can slow arterial corridors significantly.

Commuting 'over the hill' toward Silicon Valley on Highway 17 is notoriously winding and vulnerable to heavy delays, leading many workers to position themselves in Scotts Valley, Pasatiempo, or Seabright to shave off travel time. Public transit is served by Santa Cruz Metro buses originating from the downtown hub, though residents note transit coverage is limited outside core routes, making personal vehicles or bicycles the primary commuting tools.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: propertyinsantacruz.com Source 2: communityrentals.ucsc.edu Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: youtube.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is the defining feature of daily life in Santa Cruz, spanning marine adventures and towering coastal redwoods. Ocean lovers frequent surf breaks at Steamer Lane, Cowell Beach, and Pleasure Point, or paddle kayaks and paddleboards alongside sea lions out of Santa Cruz Harbor. Scenic strolls and runs line West Cliff Drive down to the iconic arches at Natural Bridges State Beach. For trail hiking and mountain biking, Wilder Ranch State Park preserves coastal bluffs and historic adobe ranch grounds, while Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park offers shaded trails under old-growth redwoods just inland.

Outdoor recreation is the defining feature of daily life in Santa Cruz, spanning marine adventures and towering coastal redwoods. Ocean lovers frequent surf breaks at Steamer Lane, Cowell Beach, and Pleasure Point, or paddle kayaks and paddleboards alongside sea lions out of Santa Cruz Harbor.

Scenic strolls and runs line West Cliff Drive down to the iconic arches at Natural Bridges State Beach. For trail hiking and mountain biking, Wilder Ranch State Park preserves coastal bluffs and historic adobe ranch grounds, while Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park offers shaded trails under old-growth redwoods just inland.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: californiathroughmylens.com Source 2: santacruz.org Source 3: apartmentguide.com Source 4: communityrentals.ucsc.edu

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Living in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is a distinctive California coastal enclave where dense redwood forests meet the world-class surf breaks of Monterey Bay. Relocating nurses will find a community centered on healthy outdoor living, where days off are spent paddling out at Steamer Lane, running the coastal paths along West Cliff Drive to Natural Bridges State Beach, or trail running beneath old-growth canopies at Wilder Ranch and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. The urban footprint balances vintage nostalgia at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with laid-back commerce along Pacific Avenue and farm-to-fork dining in Midtown and Swift Street Courtyard. Living here requires navigating clear tradeoffs: housing inventory is scarce and intensely competitive, local surface streets suffer from summer beach traffic, and public transit is modest. Selecting the right neighborhood is essential for daily sanity; Seabright, Midtown, and Live Oak offer practical highway access and neighborhood amenities, while Scotts Valley offers suburban quiet. For healthcare workers who prioritize immediate access to the ocean, mild weather, and an unpretentious surf-town ethos, Santa Cruz provides an exceptional setting to recharge after demanding shifts.

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As of 2026-05Source 1: californiathroughmylens.com Source 2: apartmentguide.com Source 3: propertyinsantacruz.com Source 4: communityrentals.ucsc.edu Source 5: youtube.com

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Santa Cruz, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.