Travel LPN / LVN
Pomona, California
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

LVN/LPN Telemetry

• Location: Pomona, California
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (19:00 to 07:00)
• Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
• Local candidates: Accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid LPN / LVN license in California
• 1 year or more of LPN / LVN experience in an acute care setting, with experience within the last year
• 1 year or more of total travel experience
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA RQI and instructor cards accepted), required for MS/Tele units
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association (AHA RQI and instructor cards accepted)
• IV certification (IV or blood draw certification), required for all LVNs
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke certification), required for MS/Tele units
• Telemetry experience

Background, Health, and Onboarding Requirements

• Background check: Completed within 30 days of start, covering the last 7 years. Must include a Social Security address trace covering 15 years, national criminal search, all aliases, sex offender search, and education verification. Instant searches and old background checks are not accepted.
• Exclusion checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and the California Medi-Cal exclusion search, each within 30 days prior to start.
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; instant screens are not accepted. Annual renewal required for travel.
• Physical: Exam within 12 months of start, stating the employee is cleared to work without restrictions. Updated annually.
• TB: Either two negative tests (one PPD within 90 days of start and a second PPD, Quantiferon, or T-spot within a year) or a Quantiferon or T-spot within 90 days of start. Annual TB questionnaire required for all candidates.
• Immunizations and titers: Tdap within 10 years (Td not accepted; declination accepted). Rubeola, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella immunity via titer or record of 2 vaccines. Negative titers require a booster or signed declination. Varicella disease history is not accepted. Hepatitis C titer accepted.
• Flu: Flu vaccine or facility declination required year-round. If declining, the candidate must wear a mask at all times during flu season.
• Respirator fit test: Required, using the 3M Aura 1870+ N95 mask (universal size). Fit test documentation must include the mask and model number. Onsite testing may be approved if an outside clinic is unavailable.
• Diabetes education: Required for all RNs and LVNs prior to start, passing score of 80%.
• Drug diversion module: Required for all LVNs prior to start.
• Float policy: Sign-off required for Telemetry (DOU/Tele/Stepdown) float scope.
• Skills checklist: Required, updated annually.
• References: Two professional references rated 1 to 5, from a manager, supervisor, Charge RN, or HR. One must be from the most recent experience. Facility evaluations are acceptable.
• Employment application: Must list 15 years of work history with cities and states lived and worked, including any time off.
• Driver's license or state ID: Copy required, front and back.
• Fire card: Not required.
• Timelines: Systems access form within 24 hours of signing. Orientation packet acknowledgment within 48 hours. Badge photo within 72 hours of signing. Other facility documents, including the orientation packet, timekeeping acknowledgment, responsibility acknowledgment, and fingernail hygiene policy, must be signed prior to start. Facility modules must be completed by the due date.