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

MS RN, Medical Surgical (Days)

Position Overview

• Location: Burlingame, California
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 3x12 hours (listed as 7:00 to 19:00; description states 7a to 7:30p)
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Weekends: Every other weekend (EOW)
• On call: No

Required Qualifications

• Valid California RN license, verified through primary source online verification within 30 days of start
• Minimum of 2 years of Med Surg experience
• Med Surg experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Certification)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications Listed for Verification by Position

These appear in the source with "verify by position," so requirements depend on the specific unit or role:

• ACLS (AHA or ARC only)
• PALS (AHA or ARC only)
• NRP (must be Instructor or Advanced Provider course for some units)
• CCRN
• TNCC (valid 4 years)
• EFM (typically required for Labor & Delivery; AWHONN valid 2 years)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some Tele units
• MS/Tele RNs at certain locations must take an onsite EKG exam after start

Competencies

• Competency exam (minimum passing score 80%, or the higher Angoff score if applicable)
• Unit-specific skills checklist, renewed annually
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam

Role Summary

• Serves as the primary nurse, responsible for overall nursing care from admission to discharge
• Assesses patients and families, develops and updates care plans, and documents outcomes
• Responds to medical and environmental emergencies
• Serves as liaison between nursing and medical staff, and coordinates with the patient, family, physicians, and health team

Floating

• May float to other units within scope of practice at the hospital
• May float to other campuses in the system, depending on need and census
• Travelers are expected to be flexible with floating to different campuses or units within the hospital
• Travelers can usually expect about 1.5 hours' notice before shift start
• A shuttle is provided if floating is requested

Onboarding Requirements

• Background: 7-year background check within 6 months of start; required sex offender search; federal and state exclusion list screenings; education verification (highest level achieved, not required if high school)
• Health: Physical exam within 1 year; TB questionnaire annually and TB test (IGRA/QFT or 2 PPDs) within 90 days of start; negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start; in-person color blind exam (online not accepted)
• Immunizations: Tdap (within 10 years); MMR (measles, mumps, rubella); varicella; hepatitis B series or signed declination; annual seasonal flu vaccine or declination (flu season 11/1 to 4/30)
• Respiratory protection: Fit test within 1 year and renewed annually; PAPR training if fit test fails for reasons other than facial hair; PAPR is not allowed at some locations; respiratory safety clearance renewed annually
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years of hire (Aya requirement only)
• Work history: 7 years of work history on the application with no gaps; gaps over 30 days must be explained; verification of up to 7 years of employment; gaps over 1 year require approval
• Documents: Sign job description, code of conduct, standards of business conduct, and general regulatory orientation before start; complete conditional offer of employment attestation; RN-only system/software questionnaire (required for new candidates starting 11/3/2025 onward)
• Other: Badge photo; conditional clearances are not allowed at some locations