Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse
Oakland, California
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Oakland, California
Contract Length: 9 weeks

Job Details

• Work Schedule: 4-hour day shifts
• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Facility Type: Level 1 Trauma Hospital

Required Qualifications

• California RN License
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
• Minimum 5 years pediatric nursing experience
• Minimum 2 years Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years experience in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Emergency Department (ED), or Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Experience in a Level 1 Trauma hospital
• ASPAN certification

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA certified (required for many clinical areas)
• BLS - AHA certified (required for all clinical positions)
• PALS - AHA certified (required for pediatric units)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - required for select pediatric areas
• CHEMO certification for Oncology and Pediatric Oncology (if applicable)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) may be required for ER/ED
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) for Labor & Delivery (if applicable)
• Pass/Fail Telemetry and Medication Tests required for all RNs
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required for psychiatric positions
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (passing score 80%+) within 1 year of start
• Unit-specific Competency Exam (passing score 80%+) within 12 months of start
• Core Parts I, II, and III competency exams (passing score 80%+) annually

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Years of Experience: 5 years pediatric nursing (highest required)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including specific Bay Area counties
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcript
• Sex offender search for assignment gaps over 30 days
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start including fitness to work statement
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask types required)
• Drug testing: Standard 9-panel (excluding THC) within 30 days of start, re-run every 2 years
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years, no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB tests (2 required, with specific timing and documentation)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (IGG titers or 2 vaccines each)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (IGG titer or 2 vaccines)
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or facility-specific declination required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination requirements including booster doses or approved exemptions

Documentation & Training

• Current and valid government-issued photo ID matching professional license
• Updated resume with last 7 years of work history; gaps over 30 days must be explained
• Two supervisory references required (one from most recent employment)
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually
• Completion of facility-specific learning modules prior to or within first week of assignment
• Completion of facility-required cybersecurity and HIPAA training with passing scores
• Completion of facility-specific COVID-19 questionnaires and attestation forms as required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must review and initial facility policies on parking, uniforms, COVID-19 preparedness, and confidentiality agreements prior to start
• Religious and medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccine require advance approval and documentation
• Pass/fail testing on first day of orientation includes medication and telemetry exams; multiple retakes allowed with failure resulting in cancellation
• Fit testing for masks may be completed onsite if necessary, with specific procedures for certain departments

This position requires a highly experienced pediatric RN with strong critical care and PACU background, appropriate certifications, and compliance with extensive health and facility-specific requirements.