Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Berkeley, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Shift Details

• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend (EOW)
• On Call: No

Job Summary

As a Registered Nurse, you will be the primary nurse responsible for managing nursing care from admission to discharge. Your role includes ensuring competent, compassionate, and cost-effective patient care, maintaining patient safety and comfort, performing disease prevention and restorative measures, and responding to medical and environmental emergencies.

Job Duties

• Provide patient care according to unit and hospital policies and nursing standards.
• Plan and coordinate care to maximize efficiency and safety.
• Prioritize and provide care in routine and complex situations.
• Serve as liaison between nursing and medical staff for collaborative care.
• Coordinate involvement of patient, physician, family, and health team members.
• Initiate and direct emergency interventions calmly and competently.
• Administer treatments, medications, and nursing skills timely.
• Monitor patient status and communicate significant changes to physicians.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient/family assessments including biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge planning factors.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized patient care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.

Floating

• May float to other units within scope of practice.
• May float to other campuses depending on need/census with approximately 1.5 hours’ notice.
• Shuttle service provided if floating is requested.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender search, 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.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana due to CA law).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit test for masks required annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions).
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (annual renewal)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (or approved declination)
• TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually.

Competency and Certification Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some units.

Documentation and Orientation

• Must review and sign facility-specific documents including standards of business conduct, confidentiality agreements, HIPAA agreements, and orientation materials prior to start.
• Complete required vendor training and code of conduct annually as applicable.

Employment History and References

• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps.
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required.
• Two professional references required for clinical positions.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Flexibility and adaptability to floating assignments are expected.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic medical-surgical environment with a focus on comprehensive patient care and collaboration within the healthcare team.