Emergency Room Registered Nurse
San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (ER)

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

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in the Emergency Department with a strong understanding of evidence-based practice, pathophysiology, pharmacology, regulatory issues, and disease processes.
• Perform clinical procedures including IV insertion, Foley catheterization, and wound dressings.
• Deliver effective patient and family education.
• Utilize telemetry monitoring, ventilators, and administer medications safely.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition promptly.
• Act as a patient advocate and role model safety behaviors.
• Work independently and collaboratively within the healthcare team.
• Maintain professional appearance and complete assigned duties timely.

Shift Details

• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirement

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including social security trace with all aliases, county searches, sex offender registry, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening.
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS screenings.
• Education verification required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per California law).
• Full 7 years of work history with no gaps over 30 days; employment verification required.
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years (Aya requirement, not client).

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, cleared for work.
• Fit test for approved masks within 1 year, renewed annually.
• 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 – immunity or boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination series
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30)
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids).

Competency and Testing

• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable.
• EKG competency and pass/fail testing required onsite after start for ICU and Med-Surg/Telemetry RNs at this location.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Review and sign facility policies including dress code, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and regulatory orientation prior to start.
• Complete facility-specific attestations such as conditional offer of employment and religious accommodation forms if applicable.
• TB screening questionnaire signed by candidate and healthcare provider within 90 days of start, renewed annually.
• Epic questionnaire required for all RNs starting November 3, 2025, and onward.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• No on-call duties.
• Weekend rotation is mandatory.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this Emergency Room travel nursing position in California.