Med Surg RN
Burlingame, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

MS RN (Medical Surgical), Travel/Contract

• Location: Burlingame, California
• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Job title: Medical Surgical
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Shift: Day shift, 3x12 hours (listed as 7a-7:30p in the description and 7:00-19:00 in the shift field)
• Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• On call: No

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• 2 years of Med Surg experience
• Med Surg experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Other Listed Certifications (Verify by Position)

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• ACLS
• PALS
• NRP: Essential Provider is acceptable for L&D RNs; Advanced Provider or Instructor is required for NICU RNs
• CCRN
• TNCC
• EFM
• CPI
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
• MS/Tele RNs at certain locations must complete an onsite EKG exam after start

Role Details

• Responsibilities: As the primary nurse, manages patient care from admission to discharge, including assessment, plan of care, patient and family education, discharge planning, and emergency response.
• Floating: May float to other units within scope of practice and to another campus of the system, depending on need and census. Travelers are expected to be flexible. Notice is typically about 1.5 hours before shift start. A shuttle is provided when floating is requested.

Pre-Start Requirements

• Background and screening: 7-year background check within 6 months of start; sex offender search; federal exclusion checks (EPLS/SAM and HHS-OIG); monthly monitoring screens
• Education: Highest level of education must be verified. A BSN is preferred for RN positions.
• Drug screen: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start
• TB: TB questionnaire within 90 days of start and renewed annually; TB test (IGRA or 2 PPDs) within 90 days of start and renewed annually; negative chest X-ray if the questionnaire is positive
• Immunizations or titers: Tdap within 10 years; measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella proof or positive titer
• Flu vaccine: Required during flu season (11/1-4/30). Unvaccinated workers must wear a mask in patient care areas.
• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start
• Respirator fit test: Within 1 year of start and renewed annually. Failed fit tests may require PAPR training.
• Color vision: In-person color blind exam; online exams are not accepted
• Respiratory safety clearance: Renewed annually
• Work history: 7 years of employment history with no gaps over 30 days unexplained
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years of hire
• Other: Facility orientation and compliance documents signed before start; photo for badge