Emergency Department Registered Nurse
San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus

Job Opportunity: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Job Description

• Provide competent, compassionate, and cost-effective patient care in the Emergency Department.
• Follow unit, department, and hospital policies, evidence-based nursing practices, and standards of care.
• May be required to float to other campuses within the system for support as census permits, within scope of practice.

Shift Details

• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
• Variable shifts: 7am-7pm, 11am-11pm, 3pm-3am, 7pm-7am
• Every other weekend rotation required; no on-call

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum of 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification)
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Requirements

• Must review and sign facility-specific documents including standards of business conduct, vendor training, code of conduct, and regulatory orientation prior to start.
• TB questionnaire completed and signed by healthcare provider within 90 days of start, renewed annually.
• Respiratory safety clearance completed prior to start and renewed annually (not required for some roles).
• Physical exam must state "cleared for work" or equivalent; any work restrictions must be documented.
• Candidates must comply with all background and credentialing requirements prior to start.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Summary

This is a travel contract RN position in the Emergency Department requiring at least 1 year of ED nursing experience, California RN licensure, and multiple certifications including BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS. The role involves variable 12-hour shifts with every other weekend rotation and may require floating to other campuses. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, immunizations, and competency exams are mandatory. Candidates must have a full 7-year work history documented and meet all credentialing and compliance requirements before starting.