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PACU RN
San Francisco, California
UCSF Health Stanyan Hospital

$2,177-2,573/week

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Valid California RN license
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Minimum 3 years of PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience, including Phase I PACU experience
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience within the last year
One completed travel assignment
Inpatient experience
Cath lab recovery experience
BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA); AHA RQI certifications are acceptable
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or RQI, with no exceptions or placeholders
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or RQI

Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: required within one year of start, minimum score 80% (or the higher Angoff score if one applies)
Unit-specific Competency Exam: required within 12 months of start, minimum score 80%
Core Part I, II, and III: required with a minimum score of 80%, completed within one year before start and updated annually
Pass/Fail Tele Exam (Telemetry) on the first day of orientation: two attempts allowed, no calculators
Math Exam: required for all RNs
Unit-specific Skills Checklist: required and updated annually

Physical exam within one year of start, including a physician statement of fitness to work
Drug test: standard 9-panel excluding THC, within 30 days of start, repeated every 2 years
TB screening: TB questionnaire within 30 days of start; negative QuantiFERON within 3 months before start for certain candidates
Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella: titer or two vaccines required
Hepatitis B: vaccine series with immunity titer, or declination
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: vaccination within the last 10 years, or declination
Flu vaccine or declination required from 11/1 to 4/30
COVID-19 vaccination is not required but is strongly recommended
Fit mask: 3M 1870+ or 3M 1860 (small or regular), fit tested within one year and updated annually. Fit testing must be completed before clearance, with inpatient RNs completing it by end of day Wednesday of start week.

7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, renewed annually
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
Education verification: highest level required, verified by a third party (copy of diploma or transcript accepted)
Nursys verification required for RNs, run within 30 days of start
Primary Source Verification of state license within 30 days of start
Drivers license or state ID; identity must match professional license
Two supervisory references, preferably from the most recent place of employment
Work history: 7 years verified and matching resume; gaps of 30 days or more must be explained

Learning modules completed before Day 1 for RNs on Tuesday starts; other candidates complete them during orientation
Cyber Security Awareness Training with quiz (passing score 80%), annually
Advanced HIPAA Healthcare Provider Module and quiz (passing score 80%), annually
Emergency contact information
Photo for badge, due Monday before start

Cost of Living

San Francisco's cost of living is significantly higher than the national average, especially in terms of housing.
Wages are relatively high, but they may not fully match the increased cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs range from 60-70°F, while winter average lows range from 45-55°F.

Furnished Housing

Short-term rentals can be found, but they are in high demand and may be relatively expensive.
It's advisable to start the search early.

Transportation

San Francisco is not very car-friendly due to limited parking and heavy traffic.
However, the city has an extensive public transportation system, including buses, trams, and the famous cable cars.

Demographics

San Francisco is a diverse city with a wide range of ages.
Common health issues include respiratory problems due to the fog and air quality.
It has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

San Francisco offers a plethora of activities, including diverse restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, numerous sports events, and abundant outdoor opportunities such as hiking, beach activities, and exploring parks.

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