Oncology Positions in California (7)
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PALO ALTO, CA
APP (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)- Classical Hematology with Sickle Cell Focus- FT (40 Hour) Days
875 Blake Wilbur Dr · AMC Lane · …
APP (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant)- Gynecology Oncology (East Bay)- FT (8 Hour) Days
5725 W. Las Positas · PLEASANTON,…
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Oncology Whittier CA
Whittier, California
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Oncology
Riverside, California
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant- Surgical Oncology- FT Day (10 Hours)
875 Blake Wilbur Dr · AMC Lane · …
APP (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) · $10,000 Sign-On Bonus- Oncology Complex Care · Full Time, Days
5800 Hollis St · EMERYVILLE, CA
Oncology Tips
- •Confirm the treatment-phase focus: active treatment, infusion oversight, or survivorship
- •Ask about chemotherapy and immunotherapy competency training
- •Clarify after-hours triage and oncologic-emergency coverage expectations
- •Ask whether academic centers offer dedicated oncology NP fellowships
- •The optional AOCNP credential (ONCC) recognizes oncology practice hours
Why Oncology?
Patients are followed across treatment arcs measured in years, not visits.
Immunotherapy and targeted-agent pipelines mean treatment protocols change continually.
Dedicated survivorship clinics are an established NP-led service line in many cancer programs.
Hiring in California
Oncology Careers in California
Who is hiring
7 listings in California come from 3 employers. Stanford Health Care has the most, with 4.
- Stanford Health Care4 listings
- Starling Oncology2 listings
- Stanford Medicine Children's Health1 listing
Where the listings are
Listings with a stated location are spread across 5 cities, led by PALO ALTO (3), EMERYVILLE (1) and PLEASANTON (1).
How these roles are set up
1 of 7 is hybrid and 6 on site.
Full-Time is the most common arrangement (5).
Posted pay
7 of 7 listings state an annual salary. A median appears once at least 5 listings from 3 employers do, with no single employer above 40% of them. Until then, compare pay listing by listing. Nationally, nurse practitioners earn a median annual wage of $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025).
Licensure and practice rules in California
AANP classifies California as a restricted practice state. California NPs generally practice under standardized procedures developed collaboratively with physicians and furnish drugs and devices under physician supervision. NPs who complete a transition to practice in California of three full-time equivalent years or 4,600 hours can be certified to practice without standardized procedures in a group setting with a physician, and usually after at least three more years in good standing, in an independent setting.
California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact member, so out-of-state RNs apply for a California RN license by endorsement.
Applications, fees and renewal rules come from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Sources: AANP State Practice Environment (practice authority); NCSBN Nurse Licensure Compact roster (verified August 11, 2026); BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025. Counts come from live listings on this board, recounted November 14, 2026.
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Common Questions
Oncology NP Jobs in California FAQ
How many Oncology NP jobs are open in California?
7 listings in California come from 3 employers. Stanford Health Care has the most, with 4. 7 of these 7 listings were posted in the last 30 days, and the newest was posted on November 11, 2026.
Do NPs need a collaborating or supervising physician in California?
Generally, yes. California NPs generally practice under standardized procedures developed collaboratively with physicians and furnish drugs and devices under physician supervision. NPs who complete a transition to practice in California of three full-time equivalent years or 4,600 hours can be certified to practice without standardized procedures in a group setting with a physician, and usually after at least three more years in good standing, in an independent setting. The California Board of Registered Nursing publishes the current rule.
Is California part of the Nurse Licensure Compact?
No, California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact member (verified against the live NCSBN roster, August 11, 2026). Even with a multistate RN license from a compact state, you need a California-issued RN license (by endorsement) plus CA APRN licensure to practice as an NP there.