Registered Nurse – Pain Management
San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Pain Management

Location: San Francisco, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 25 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM–4:30 PM or 8:30 AM–5:00 PM)
• Work Hours: 40 hours per week
• Worksite: Mission Bay with ability to float to other facilities within the system

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Pain Management, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Acute Care experience
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in ambulatory/outpatient clinic settings

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Current and valid driver’s license or government photo ID matching professional license
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal history (including specific counties regardless of residence)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
  • Education verification or copy of diploma/transcript
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including physician statement of fitness to work
• Drug testing: Standard 9-panel (excluding THC) within 30 days of start, re-run every 2 years
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (no declinations accepted except medical exemptions)
  • Two negative TB tests (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-Spot) with specific timing requirements
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: IGG titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or declination (declination must be signed within 1 year)
  • Varicella: IGG titer or 2 vaccines required (history of disease not accepted)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or facility-specific declination (required during flu season)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific approved mask types required), updated annually
• Annual TB questionnaire within 30 days of start
• Pass/fail medication and telemetry competency exams required on first day of orientation for applicable units
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually
• Two supervisory references required, preferably from most recent employment
• Resume with last 7 years of work history; gaps of 30+ days must be explained
• Work history verification for 7 years required

Training & Competency Requirements

• Completion of core competency exams (Parts I, II, III) with passing score of 80% or higher within 1 year prior to start, updated annually
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam with passing score of 80% or higher within 1 year prior to start, updated annually
• Unit-specific competency exam with passing score of 80% or higher within 12 months of start
• Pass/fail telemetry exam required for nurses working in specified units (including critical care, emergency department, telemetry, and others)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) may be required for emergency department roles
• NIH Stroke Certification required for emergency department RNs
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing required for all RNs

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific learning modules prior to or on first day of orientation (exceptions apply for some in-person trainings)
• Review and initial facility policies on parking, uniform, COVID-19 preparedness, and cybersecurity awareness
• Completion of emergency contact information form
• Compliance with facility’s COVID-19 vaccination policies, including options for medical or religious exemptions (requests must be submitted 2 weeks prior to start)
• Annual cybersecurity awareness training and quiz with passing score of 80% or higher
• HIPAA training and quizzes as applicable

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Candidate must be prepared for variable start times within the day shift
• Floating to other facilities within the system is a job expectation

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized pain management setting with a reputable healthcare system in San Francisco, requiring strong acute care nursing skills and compliance with comprehensive credentialing and training standards.