Registered Nurse - Med-Surg/Telemetry Transplant
San Francisco, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: San Francisco, California
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Care for patients with liver, kidney, and pancreatic diseases
• Care for recipients of liver, kidney, and pancreas transplants
• Manage patients with complex gastrointestinal disorders
• Serve as a med-surg/telemetry overflow unit
• Floating to other units as needed

Shift Details:

• Days: 07:00 AM – 07:30 PM
• Every other weekend

Requirements

• California RN License (CA License)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Transplant experience specifically with liver, kidney, and pancreas patients

Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; transplant experience required (implies specialized experience)

Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as required

Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – AHA/AAP only, must be Instructor or Advanced Provider Course
• CCRN (Critical Care RN) – verify by position
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – valid for 4 years
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – typically for Labor & Delivery
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – verify by position
• NIH Stroke Certification – verify by position
• Other certifications as required by position or facility

Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year background check within 6 months of start
• Sex Offender Search within 90 days of start
• FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start, then monthly updates
• Education verification (highest level achieved)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
• Transcript/Diploma verification as needed
• State license verification (primary source) within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must clear for work)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
• Immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30)
• Drug testing as noted above

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (may be required for some units)
• Unit-specific competency exams as required

Documentation & Compliance

• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps
• Unit-specific skills checklist, renewed annually
• References: 2 professional references for clinical/allied/per diem acute care; 1 for per diem non-acute care (Aya requirement only)
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Code of Conduct
  • Vendor Training
  • Overpayment Refund Policy
  • Regulatory Orientation
  • Dress Code Policy
  • Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation
  • Religious Accommodation Forms (if applicable)
  • TB Questionnaire

Additional Notes

• Floating to other units as needed
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• Transplant experience with liver, kidney, and pancreas is mandatory
• Shift includes every other weekend coverage

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with transplant and complex med-surg/telemetry skills seeking a travel contract in a specialized transplant and GI care unit in San Francisco.