Med Surg/Telemetry RN
San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus

Registered Nurse – MS/Tele

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

Overview

• The unit cares for patients with liver, kidney, and pancreatic diseases and for recipients of liver, kidney, and pancreas transplants.
• The unit also routinely cares for patients with complex gastrointestinal disorders.
• The unit serves as a med-surg/tele overflow unit.

Schedule

• Day shift, 07:00–19:30, 3x12-hour shifts (36 hours per week)
• Every other weekend
• Floats to other units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid California RN license
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience (2 years)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Transplant experience in liver, kidney, and pancreas specifically
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (AHA or ARC only)

Certifications Listed in Posting

These are listed in the posting, and the recruiter notes that they should be verified by position.

• ACLS (AHA or ARC only)
• PALS (AHA or ARC only)
• CCRN
• TNCC (valid for 4 years)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• EFM (typically required for L&D)
• NRP (AHA/AAP only; must be Instructor or Advanced Provider Course)
• Nursys verification for RNs within 30 days of start
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• MS/Tele RNs at this location must complete an onsite EKG exam after start
• Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required for some Tele units

Health and Immunization Requirements

• TB: Negative QGold or T-SPOT within 90 days of start, or 2 PPDs (first within 1 year, second within 90 days of start). TB must be renewed annually. A TB questionnaire is required within 90 days of start and annually.
• Measles, mumps, rubella: Positive IgG titer or documented vaccination, with boosters if records are missing or titers are negative or equivocal.
• Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart, with boosters if records are missing or titers are negative or equivocal.
• Hepatitis B: Positive IgG titer, completed 3-dose series, or signed declination.
• Tdap: Within the last 10 years (TD alone is not acceptable).
• Seasonal flu: Required during flu season (11/1–4/30). Unvaccinated workers must wear a mask in patient care areas.
• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start.
• Drug screen: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start. Marijuana/cannabinoids are not included for new screens in California.
• Color vision: In-person color blind exam required; online exams are not accepted.
• Fit test: Required within 1 year and renewed annually. Acceptable masks include 3M 1870+, 1860 Small, 1804 Regular, and 1804 Small.
• RespSafety clearance: Required before start and renewed annually.

Background and Screening

• 7-year background check within 6 months of start
• Sex offender search (must be run within 90 days of start)
• Federal exclusion checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC), with FACIS Level 3 search within 2 weeks of start and monthly updates
• Education verification of highest level achieved (not required for high school)
• Pending background check attestations are not accepted, and this facility does not allow conditional clearances
• Candidates may not start with open cases

Onboarding Documents and Competencies

• Unit-specific skills checklist (renewed annually)
• Competency exam with a minimum passing score of 80% unless a higher Angoff score applies
• Standards of business conduct, code of conduct, and overpayment refund policy (review and sign before start)
• Vendor training and general regulatory orientation (review and sign before start)
• Conditional offer of employment attestation (complete before start)
• Dress code policy (review before start)
• Electronic health record questionnaire (required for all RNs starting 11/3/2025 and later)

Employment History

• Employment application must show a full 7 years of work history with no gaps, including cities and states of work.
• Work history verification covers up to 7 years. Gaps over 30 days must be explained.
• Any employment gap or discrepancy over 1 year requires approval.
• Two professional references are required for clinical candidates, within 3 years of hire.