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Outpatient Infusion Nurse
San Francisco, California
Sutter Care at Home - San Francisco

$2,423-3,391/week

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Job Opportunity: Infusion Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Description

Assist with expanding hours at an Outpatient Infusion Center
Provide infusion services primarily for oncology patients
Also assist with non-oncology infusions such as blood transfusions and injections
Shift: Monday to Friday, 4 shifts of 10 hours each (8:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
No weekends or on-call required

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
Minimum 1 year of infusion nursing experience within the last year
Oncology infusion nursing experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
Chemotherapy certification from Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) or Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications & Competencies

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA or ARC
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA or ARC (verify by position)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA/AAP (verify by position)
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) (verify by position)
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) (verify by position)
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) (verify by position)
Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (may be required for some telemetry units)

Background & Screening Requirements

7-year background check including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, updated annually
Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)
Employment history verification covering 7 years with no gaps over 30 days
References: 2 professional references required (within 3 years)

Health & Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start
Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions or failed tests)
Immunizations and/or titers required:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
- Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
- Hepatitis B series or declination
- Varicella immunity or vaccination
- Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30)
Respiratory safety clearance required annually

Additional Requirements

Education verification (highest level achieved) required; BSN preferred
Official transcripts/diplomas may be required if verification attempts are unsuccessful
Must review and sign facility-specific policies and regulatory orientation documents prior to start
TB screening questionnaire required within 90 days of start and annually thereafter
Must comply with dress code and standards of business conduct

Notes

No prior travel experience explicitly required for this position
Shift is day shift only, no weekends or on-call
This is a travel/contract assignment with a 13-week duration

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Facility

Sutter Care at Home - San Francisco

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About San Francisco, CA

As a Travel Infusion Nurse in San Francisco, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

San Francisco's cost of living is significantly higher than the national average, especially in terms of housing.
Wages are relatively high, but they may not fully match the increased cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs range from 60-70°F, while winter average lows range from 45-55°F.

Furnished Housing

Short-term rentals can be found, but they are in high demand and may be relatively expensive.
It's advisable to start the search early.

Transportation

San Francisco is not very car-friendly due to limited parking and heavy traffic.
However, the city has an extensive public transportation system, including buses, trams, and the famous cable cars.

Demographics

San Francisco is a diverse city with a wide range of ages.
Common health issues include respiratory problems due to the fog and air quality.
It has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

San Francisco offers a plethora of activities, including diverse restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, numerous sports events, and abundant outdoor opportunities such as hiking, beach activities, and exploring parks.

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