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

Registered Nurse (MS/Tele) - Travel/Contract

Location: San Francisco, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide care for patients with liver, kidney, and pancreatic diseases, including transplant recipients of these organs.
• Manage patients with complex gastrointestinal disorders.
• Work on a med-surg/telemetry overflow unit.
• Floating to other units as needed.

Shift Details

• Day shift: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM (12-hour shifts)
• Every other weekend required
• Total hours per week: 36

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Transplant experience

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with transplant experience
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but transplant experience required (implies relevant clinical experience)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps
• Work history verification required for up to 7 years; gaps over 30 days must be explained
• References: 2 professional references required within 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)
• TB screening: Negative test or chest x-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
• Immunizations or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Color vision exam if applicable (in-person exam only)
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually

Competency and Testing

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for telemetry units
• ICU and med-surg/telemetry RNs at this location must pass an onsite EKG exam after start

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Candidate must review and sign facility policies including standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and regulatory orientation prior to start
• TB questionnaire signed by candidate and healthcare provider (MD, PA, NP/APN, DO, or RN) required within 90 days of start
• Pending background check attestation not accepted; no conditional clearances allowed at this facility
• Religious exemption forms required for facial hair (PAPR) or vaccine exemptions, subject to approval

Additional Notes

• Floating to other units may be required
• This is a travel/contract position with a 13-week assignment
• No prior travel experience required for this role

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