ED Holding RN – Med/Surg & Telemetry
San Francisco, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (ED Hold Position)

Location: San Francisco, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work primarily in the Emergency Department (ED) holding area.
• Float to Medical-Surgical (MS) and Telemetry (Tele) units when not utilized in ED holding.
• Provide patient care including assessments, clinical procedures (IV, Foley catheter, dressings), and patient/family education.
• Use tele monitoring, ventilators, and administer medications safely.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and act as patient advocate.
• Work independently and collaboratively within the healthcare team.
• Maintain professional appearance and complete assigned tasks timely.
• Participate in weekend rotation; no on-call required.

Shift Details

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Weekend rotation required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including Social Security trace with all aliases, county searches, sex offender registry, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening.
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS screenings.
• Education verification required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per California law).
• Full 7 years of work history with no gaps; employment verification required.
• References: 2 professional references within last 3 years for clinical positions.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, cleared for work.
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required).
• Tuberculosis (TB) screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually.
• Negative TB test (QGold, TSPOT, or PPD) within 90 days, renewed annually.
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30) or signed declination.
• Color vision exam by licensed healthcare provider prior to start.
• Respiratory safety clearance required, renewed annually.

Competency and Testing

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Unit-specific skills checklist, renewed annually.
• EKG exam required onsite after start for ICU and MS/Tele RNs at this location.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for Telemetry units.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Review and sign facility policies including dress code, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and regulatory orientation prior to start.
• Complete facility-specific attestations such as conditional offer of employment and religious accommodation forms if applicable.
• Photo for badge (per diem only).

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Floating between ED, MS, and Tele units is mandatory.
• No on-call duties.
• Weekend work is required.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract position in San Francisco, CA.