Endoscopy RN
San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Endoscopy (Travel/Contract)

Location: San Francisco, California
Shift: Day shift, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM), 5 days per week (40 hours/week)
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Work primarily in an outpatient Endoscopy Center with pre/post procedure and inpatient experience required.
• Ability to float to other facilities within the system.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Minimum 2 years of Endoscopy experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience working in an outpatient setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trauma I/II experience is preferred but not required.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Two supervisory references required, preferably from the most recent or second most recent employer.
• Current and updated resume covering the last 7 years of work history; gaps of 30 days or more must be explained.
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually.
• Verification of 7 years of work history matching the resume (not required for non-clinical).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including physician statement of fitness to work.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification or diploma/transcript, sex offender search, and licensure verification.
• Drug testing: Standard 9-panel (excluding THC) within 30 days of start, re-run every 2 years.
• Pass/fail Telemetry exam and medication/pharmacology competency exams with minimum passing scores (80% or higher).
• Completion of core competency exams (Core Part I, II, III) with passing scores (80% or higher) within a year prior to start and updated annually.
• Pass/fail testing on EKG/medication on first day of orientation (two attempts allowed, third requires manager approval).
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB), NIH Stroke Certification, and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) may be required depending on unit assignment.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB testing: Two negative TB tests required (one within 1 year, one within 3 months of start). Positive TB candidates must provide chest X-ray and TB questionnaire.
• Annual TB questionnaire required within 30 days of start.
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (history of disease not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination with physician note)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine required within last 10 years (no declinations accepted except medical exemptions).
• Seasonal flu vaccine or facility-specific declination required during flu season (Nov-April).
• COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended but not required as of current policy.
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start with approved mask types; onsite fit testing available as last resort.

Additional Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific learning modules prior to or on first day of orientation.
• Completion of Cyber Security Awareness Training and HIPAA Healthcare Provider Module with passing scores (80% or higher).
• Emergency contact information must be provided.
• Compliance with facility COVID-19 preparedness and screening questionnaires prior to start.
• Valid government-issued photo ID matching professional license required (driver’s license, state ID, or US passport).

Important Notes

• Candidates must have completed references at time of submission.
• Candidates must be prepared for pass/fail exams on medication and telemetry on orientation day.
• Ability to float to other facilities within the system is required.
• All certifications must be current and from approved organizations (e.g., AHA for BLS/ACLS).
• Physical exam and fit mask testing must be completed timely to meet start date requirements.

This position offers a travel/contract opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses with outpatient Endoscopy Center experience, working day shifts in a major California healthcare setting.