Pediatric OR Registered Nurse
Oakland, CA
Olaro
4x10 hrs, Days

Pediatric OR Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Oakland, California

Job Details

• Position: Pediatric OR Registered Nurse
• Location: Oakland, California
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shifts, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (8:00 AM - 6:30 PM or 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 3 years of pediatric nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Pediatric Operating Room (OR) experience
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with surgical scrub techniques
• Cardiac circulating experience
• Ambulatory or outpatient experience
• CNOR certification

Certifications & Competencies

• Must have original AHA BLS and PALS cards at orientation and while working
• Pass/Fail Telemetry exam on first day (with up to 3 retakes allowed)
• Medication and unit-specific competency exams with a passing score of 80% or higher, completed through approved vendors (Relias, HealthcareSource, RN.com) within 12 months prior to start
• Core clinical training modules (Parts I, II, III) with 80%+ passing score, updated annually
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing required for all RNs

Background & Verification Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including specific Bay Area counties and nationwide checks, completed within 30 days of start
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcript
• Employment verification covering 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Two supervisory references from most recent or second most recent employer (charge nurses acceptable)
• Skills checklist updated annually

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including physician statement of fitness to work
• Fit mask test within 1 year (specific approved mask types required), with onsite fit testing available as last resort
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (no declinations accepted except medical exemptions)
• Two negative TB tests required: one within 1 year and one within 3 months of start (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-Spot)
• Annual TB questionnaire within 30 days of start
• Immunity or vaccination documentation required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (IGG titer or 2 vaccines; history of disease not accepted)
• Standard 9-panel drug test (excluding THC) within 30 days of start, re-run every 2 years
• Seasonal flu vaccine or facility-specific declination required during flu season (Nov-April) if onsite more than 10 days
• COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended but not required

Additional Facility Requirements

• Current and valid government photo ID matching professional license (Driver’s License, State ID, or US Passport)
• Completion of facility-specific learning modules prior to or on first day (for RNs starting on Tuesday, all modules except in-person trainings must be completed before Day 1)
• Completion of emergency contact information form
• Annual Cyber Security Awareness Training and Quiz (passing score 80%+)
• HIPAA Healthcare Provider Module and Quiz (passing score 80%+) for nursing staff
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) may be required for emergency department roles (not specified for this position)

Notes

• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Pass/Fail Telemetry exam is required for nurses working in specified units including pediatrics
• Onsite fit testing appointments are available only on Wednesdays at 3 PM PST
• All documentation must be current and verifiable prior to start date

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Pediatric OR RN travel contract in Oakland, CA.