Registered Nurse, SWAT Nights

Registered Nurse, SWAT Nights

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

Position Summary:

The SWAT RN serves as a dynamic and highly skilled registered nurse who functions as the house supervisor during assigned shifts and provides direct patient care across multiple units, including the Acuity Adaptable Unit, Heme Unit, and the Evaluation and Treatment Center (ETC). This role is designed for experienced nurses who thrive in fast-paced environments, demonstrate strong clinical judgment, and possess leadership capabilities to support hospital operations and patient throughput.

The successful candidate:

• Float between the Acuity Adaptable Unit, Heme Unit, and ETC based on staffing needs and patient acuity. Delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients across all levels of care, including ICU-level patients. Maintaining competency in specialized areas such as hematology/oncology, urgent nursing, and critical care nursing

• Perform assessments, administer medications, monitor patient progress, and document care accurately.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.

• Act as a resource and escalation point for clinical and operational issues.

• Coordinate patient flow, bed placement, and staffing adjustments across units.

• Support emergency response efforts and critical incident management.

• Serve as the on-site administrative nursing leader during off-hours, weekends, and holidays.

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

• Follows established City of Hope and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.

• Must be able to work 3 12's, 7:00p-7:30a

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

• 3 Years of Critical Care nursing experience.

• BSN

• Arizona Registered Nurse License or a Registered Nurse License form a Compact State

• American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications.  

• Strong critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and patient needs.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria:  work experience, qualifications, and work location.