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Location: San Francisco, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Valid RN license in California
Minimum 3 years ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

ACLS (AHA or ARC)
BLS (AHA or ARC)
NIH Stroke Certification (expiration 1-2 years)
May require EKG competency exam and medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
ICU RNs at this facility required to take an onsite EKG exam after start

7-year background check including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, FACIS, and other sanction lists
Education verification required; BSN preferred but not mandatory
Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana due to CA law)
TB screening: Negative QGold or TSPOT within 90 days or 2 PPDs as specified, renewed annually
Immunizations required: Tdap, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B (or declination), Flu seasonal vaccination during flu season
Physical exam within 1 year of start
Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions or failed tests)
Respiratory safety clearance required annually (not required for some non-clinical roles)

Must review and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, overpayment refund policy, and regulatory orientation prior to start
TB questionnaire required within 90 days of start and annually thereafter
Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps
Work history verification required for up to 7 years; gaps over 30 days must be explained
References: 2 professional references required within 3 years for clinical acute care roles

Candidates with religious exemptions for vaccines or facial hair must complete specific accommodation forms and receive approval
Candidates must comply with all facility and state-specific screening and verification requirements
Floating duties may be assigned as needed

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs licensed in California seeking a travel contract with a reputable healthcare system in San Francisco.

Facility

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4 nurses recommend working with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus

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