Med Surg Telemetry RN
Crescent City, California
Sutter Coast Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Med Surg Tele Unit)

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

Job Description

• Provide direct nursing care for patients of all ages in the Med Surg Telemetry Unit.
• Use the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Manage care of assigned patients and direct activities of ancillary staff.
• Assess patients' physiological and psychological needs comprehensively.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Demonstrate leadership skills, including charge nurse responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• PALS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening.
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS screening.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana due to CA law).
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start, renewed annually (specific mask types accepted).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April) or signed declination
• TB Screening Questionnaire required within 90 days of start, renewed annually.
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start, renewed annually.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, overpayment refund policy, and regulatory orientation prior to start.
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually.
• References: 2 professional references required within 3 years for clinical acute care candidates.

Summary

This is a travel/contract Registered Nurse position in a Med Surg Telemetry unit in California requiring a valid CA RN license and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks. Candidates must pass comprehensive background checks, drug screening, physical and immunization requirements, and complete all required facility documentation and competencies prior to start. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.