Telemetry Registered Nurse (Travel)
Burlingame, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Burlingame, California
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide comprehensive, patient-family centered care following professional nursing standards.
• Address potential and actual health and illness issues for patients and families.
• Work under supervision of Nurse Manager/Director with opportunity for independent judgment.
• Use nursing process to provide patient-centered care for assigned patients.
• Serve as a primary member of the nursing care team, guiding and monitoring paraprofessional and other team members.
• Work as part of a customer-focused, service-oriented team in a confidential environment.

Requirements

• California RN Licensure
• BLS (AHA) certification
• ACLS certification
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Minimum 5 years recent experience in Telemetry unit (post-PCI patient care and Charge Nurse experience preferred)
• Experience with EPIC charting and Pyxis Med system required
• Willingness to precept if needed
• Flexibility to care for Med-Surg and/or Telemetry patients in Overflow unit or Emergency Department as needed
• Willingness to float between Med-Surg and Telemetry units

Shift Details

• 3 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts (07:00 - 19:30)
• May require working consecutive weekends if needed
• No on-call requirement
• No block scheduling
• Cancellations handled in 4-hour blocks
• Possible AM/NOC shifts with appropriate notice

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (AHA or ARC)
• BLS (AHA or ARC)
• NIH Stroke Certification (valid for 1-2 years)
• Other certifications may be position-dependent (e.g., CCRN, TNCC, PALS, NRP)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Competency exams relevant to profession/unit (e.g., Dysrhythmia/EKG competency for Telemetry)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually
• Education verification (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• Sex Offender Search within 90 days of start
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance for work
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April) or signed declination
• Respiratory safety clearance prior to start, renewed annually
• Color blindness exam if applicable (in-person exam required)

Facility Specific Documents (Must be reviewed/signed prior to start)

• Job Description
• Standards of Business Conduct
• Confidentiality Agreement
• Vendor Training (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
• Code of Conduct (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
• Overpayment Refund Policy (2024 and 2025 versions depending on contract date)
• Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation
• TB Screening Questionnaire (within 90 days, renewed annually)
• Epic Questionnaire (for RNs starting 11/3/2025 and onward)
• Religious Accommodation Forms (if applicable)

Employment History & References

• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required
• 2 professional references required for clinical/allied/per diem acute care candidates (within 3 years)

This position requires a highly experienced Telemetry RN with strong clinical skills, flexibility to float between units, and compliance with extensive background, health, and certification requirements. The role offers a structured 13-week travel contract with 12-hour shifts and no on-call duties.