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Licensure: Valid California RN license; NURSYS verification required for RNs
Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing, verified through third-party education verification
ICU experience: 1 year of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience
Recent ICU experience: ICU experience within the last year
Travel experience: One completed travel assignment
Neurology experience: Required (hard stop)
NIHSS: NIH Stroke Certification, renewed every 2 years unless the card states otherwise
ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (Instructor, Provider, or RQI) or the Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation
BLS: Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) issued by the American Heart Association (Instructor, Provider, or RQI) or the Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation

Weekends: Every other weekend, 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week scheduling period
Float: May be required to float between like units as needed to meet facility needs
On-call: Not required
Block schedule: Open to accommodating, at manager discretion
Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period
First-time travelers: Does not accept first-time travelers
Pending licenses: Does not accept pending licenses
RTO: RTO must be included at time of submission

Background check: Completed within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived or worked in the past 7 years, and updated annually
Drug screen: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start; instant results accepted
TB screening: Negative IGRA/TSPOT, QGold, or 2 PPDs within 12 months of start
Physical exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by an MD, NP, PA, or DO
Immunizations:
- MMR (measles, mumps, rubella): 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart, or a positive titer
- Hepatitis B: Signed declination, or documentation of a positive titer and vaccination
- Varicella: 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart, or a positive titer
- Tdap: Required within 10 years; declination accepted
- Flu: Vaccine or declination required during flu season
- COVID: Latest vaccination record preferred; declinations not required
RespSafety clearance: Required, renewed annually
Fit mask testing: Required for travel
References: 2 references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty
Employment application: Must cover at least the last 5 years
Annual modules: Regulatory training modules (about 3.5 hours) required annually, plus California core modules
Other documents:
- Government-issued photo ID
- Social Security card
- E-Verify attestation
- Competency exam and medication test/pharmacology exam, as applicable to the profession

Facility

4.0rating(30 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

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Med Surg (RN)

Contract Position

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Safe nurse to patient ratio. California respects their Nurses!

Cost of living

Review of Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center on Jul 24, 2026

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ADDRESS501 South Buena Vista StreetBurbank, CA 91505

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Burbank is higher than the national average, primarily due to expensive housing costs.
However, wages in the entertainment industry may be higher to match the cost of living.

Weather

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals can be found in Burbank, especially in areas close to the major studios.
There are options for furnished apartments and corporate housing.

Transportation

Burbank is relatively car-friendly, with easy access to major highways.
Public transportation options include buses and the Metrolink commuter rail system for travel within the greater Los Angeles area.

Demographics

Burbank has a diverse population with a mix of ages.
Common health issues may include stress-related conditions due to the competitive entertainment industry.
There is a significant population of travel nurses due to the proximity to major studios and healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Burbank offers a variety of activities, including exploring major film and television studios, hiking to the Hollywood sign, cycling the Chandler Bikeway, golfing at the Lakeside Golf Club, enjoying vibrant street art and galleries, and dining at a wide range of eateries from mom 'n pop-style cafes to gourmet restaurants in the Media District.

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