Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Orange, California
University of California Irvine Medical Center

Job Summary: Clinical Non-Licensed Pool

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

Work Schedule

• Shift Days: Monday - Friday
• Shift Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Onsite position

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in specialty
• Accepts first-time travelers (no prior travel experience required)

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• CIC Credential preferred

Knowledge

• NHSN knowledge and ability to recognize communicable disease symptoms and appropriate transmission

Compliance and Documentation

Background Checks

• Criminal background check within 1 year, updated annually
• 7-year search including statewide, nationwide, sex offender, SS trace, and federal searches
• Education verification required for Sterile Processing Techs
• Livescan fingerprinting required for certain positions (e.g., Principal/Lead Food Service Worker)

Health Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year, updated annually (includes Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Opiates, PCP)
• Fit mask testing (N95) within 1 year, renewed annually
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • TB (negative PPD, TSpot, or QGold within 1 year)
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Hepatitis C (titer preferred, declination accepted with reason)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap or Pertussis titer if unable to obtain vaccine
• Seasonal flu vaccination required by December 5 (declinations accepted with masking requirements)
• COVID-19 vaccination documentation for current season or facility-specific declination with masking requirements

Competencies and Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required for RNs and LVNs
• Unit-specific competency exams (e.g., Dysrhythmia/EKG for Tele and MS/Tele RNs)
• Infection Control/Bloodborne Pathogens exam required for all clinical and per diem candidates (passing score 80% or higher)
• Pass/fail testing for medication calculation and arrhythmia recognition for applicable nursing roles

Orientation and Facility Specifics

• Orientation modules completed onsite for travel staff
• Scrub color requirements:

  • RNs/LVNs: Navy Blue
  • CNA/MA: Charcoal Grey
  • RRT: Galaxy Blue
  • Phlebotomists: Light Gray
  • Nuclear Med Tech: Any color
  • Inpatient OT: Ceil Blue
• Signed HIPAA acknowledgment required
• Unit-specific job description must be signed prior to start
• Various facility-specific packets and acknowledgments required (e.g., Confidentiality Agreement, Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, Epidural Pain Policy Review, Standard of Care: Skin Care)

References and History

• Two references within 1 year from leadership roles required (e.g., Department Manager, Supervisor, Charge Nurse)
• Verification of employment for past 3 years required
• Annual performance evaluation required if working with the agency for 1 year or more

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position
• Candidates must comply with all health, background, and competency requirements prior to start
• Facility enforces masking policies based on vaccination status during flu season

This position is suitable for healthcare workers with at least 1 year of clinical experience, who hold BLS certification, and are comfortable working onsite Monday through Friday during daytime hours. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.