Float RN - Med Surg/Telemetry
Oakland, California
Highland Hospital

Registered Nurse: MS/Tele Float

Location: Oakland, California Employment type: Travel/Contract Unit: MS/Tele Shift: Night (3x12 hours), 19:00–7:00 Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Assignment Overview

• Winter coverage assignment.
• Contract length: 11 weeks.
• Firm assignment dates: 11/2/26 to 2/27/27, with a possible extension to 04/17/2026.
• The update notes firm dates of 11/3 to 2/28.

Schedule and Time Off

• Candidates must work 2 to 3 holidays, based on unit needs. Expect to be scheduled for 2 of the 3 major holidays.
• Time off (RTO) is limited to 5 days auto-approved, excluding days surrounding major holidays.
• Maximum RTO is 7 days. Holiday RTO will likely not be approved.
• Seven days of RTO can be automatically approved outside the blackout dates (Nov 22–30 and Dec 21–Jan 4).
• Candidates with more than 5 days of RTO will not be prioritized.
• Do not submit candidates who cannot commit to the firm dates.

Float Scope

• Home location: Oakland.
• If a critical need arises, may float to other facilities in the system with 4–6 hours' notice before the shift.
• Will not be asked to float mid-shift.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Float experience (1 year), with float experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Telemetry, including remote monitoring
• Use of rapid response teams
• Blood product administration
• Phlebotomy
• Starting IVs
• Non-invasive airway management

Other Listed Certifications

These are listed with the note that required versus preferred status is determined by the unit description:

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• Chemotherapy (CHEMO)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Licensure and credentials: Current, unencumbered state license and NURSYS verification, both within 15 days before start. Employment application with resume covering the last 7 years. Work history verification for the past 3 years. Education verification, which must be complete before start.
• Background: Background check within 90 days before start, including criminal, sex offender, and sanctions searches. EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 90 days of start. Pending searches are not accepted.
• Identification: Driver's license or passport, and a passport-style badge photo.
• Health: Physical exam within 90 days of start, signed by an MD, DO, PA, NP, or APRN. Fit test within 90 days of start with an approved mask. PAPR accepted only with approval after a failed fit test.
• Immunizations and screening: Tdap within 10 years (TD not accepted). Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella proof of 2 vaccinations or positive IgG titer. Hepatitis B positive titer or declination. TB screening (IGRA or 2 PPDs, with chest X-ray if positive) and annual TB questionnaire. Flu vaccination or declination during flu season, with onsite vaccination available.
• Drug screen: Oral saliva drug screen within 30 days of start, covering amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, opiates, oxycodone, and PCP. Rapid tests are not accepted.
• Training: Facility orientation safety manual acknowledgement, and facility competencies and orientation modules completed on the first day of work. Competencies are required if the clinician has been away from the system for 6 months or more.
• Other: Color blind exam (Ishihara) within 90 days of start. Medical and employee information release form. Badge photo request form. Medication/pharmacology and competency exams as applicable.