Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse
San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Care

Location: San Francisco, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: Approximately 26 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday
• Ability to float to other facilities within the health system
• Ambulatory care role including phone triage, rooming, and urgent referral review

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• California Registered Nurse (RN) License
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum 2 years of experience in ICU, Med/Surg, or Emergency Room (ER)
• Minimum 1 year of ambulatory care experience, including phone triage, rooming, and urgent referral review

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in ambulatory otolaryngology, including care for head and neck conditions and tracheostomy care
• Experience performing blood draws for Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and assisting with procedures
• Experience with Epic "In-Basket" program

Certifications and Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA certified (required for ICU and ER roles)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certified (required for all clinical positions)
• Pass/Fail Telemetry and Medication Tests required on first day of orientation
• Unit-specific competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency exams with passing scores required
• Core clinical training modules must be completed annually with a passing score of 80% or higher

Background and Health Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including specific county and nationwide checks
• Education verification (copy of diploma or transcript acceptable)
• Drug testing: Standard 9-panel (excluding THC), required within 30 days of start and every 2 years thereafter
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including physician statement of fitness to work
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific approved mask types required)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years, no declinations accepted without medical exemption)
  • Negative TB tests (2 required, with specific timing and documentation)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (IGG titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (IGG titer or 2 vaccines; history of disease not accepted)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or facility-specific declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption, including booster doses

Additional Requirements

• Two supervisory references required, preferably from the most recent employment
• 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
• Completion of facility-specific learning modules and cybersecurity awareness training prior to starting work
• Compliance with facility-specific COVID-19 preparedness and vaccination policies

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with ambulatory care and critical care backgrounds seeking a travel contract in a reputable healthcare system in California.