Med Surg Telemetry RN
Oakland, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus

MS Tele RN

Unit: 5th Floor South - Orthopedics Contract Length: 13 weeks Employment Type: Travel/Contract Location: Oakland, California

Schedule

• Shift: Night (3x12 hours), 19:00-7:00
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• On Call: As needed

Floating

• May float to other units within scope of practice.
• Depending on need and census, may float to another campus (rehab units).
• Travelers are expected to be flexible with floating to different campuses or within the hospital.
• Travelers can usually expect notice of 1.5 hours before shift start.
• A shuttle is provided if floating is requested.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Med Surg / Telemetry (2 years of experience)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Orthopedics experience

Certifications and Verifications Listed in the Source

Confirm by position, as the source notes these are verified per position:

• ACLS (AHA or ARC only)
• PALS (AHA or ARC only)
• NRP (AHA/AAP only; must be Instructor or Advanced Provider Course)
• CCRN
• TNCC (valid for 4 years)
• EFM (typically required for L&D; AWHONN certification valid for 2 years)
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute
• MAB - Management of Assaultive Behavior
• NIH Stroke Certification (may be required; expiration varies by document)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (may be required for some Tele units)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (angoff score required)
• Competency Exam (minimum 80% unless the angoff score is higher)
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification (RN) within 30 days of start

Pre-Start Requirements

• Background check: 7-year background check within 6 months of start; EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, FACIS III (monthly updates), sex offender search, and OFAC/Medi-Cal checks
• Education verification: Highest level achieved; BSN preferred for RN positions
• Employment history: Full 7 years of work history with no gaps on the application; verification of up to 7 years of employment; gaps over 30 days must be explained; gaps over one year require approval
• References: 2 professional references for clinical acute care candidates (within 3 years of hire)
• Facility documents: Orientation booklet with acknowledgment and post test; confidentiality, HIPAA, code of conduct, and other policy acknowledgments signed before start; EHR questionnaire (RNs only, for starts on or after 11/3/2025); unit-specific skills checklist
• Religious exemptions: Available for vaccines and PAPR use on a case-by-case basis; a facility request form is required

Health Requirements

• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start; does not need annual renewal
• TB: TB questionnaire within 90 days of start and renewed annually; negative QuantiFERON/T-SPOT within 90 days of start, or 2 PPDs (1st within 1 year, 2nd within 90 days); a negative chest x-ray is required within 1 year if positive responder
• Immunity: Proof of measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella immunity (titer or vaccination); Hepatitis B series or signed declination; Tdap within 10 years
• Flu vaccine: Required during flu season (11/1-4/30); proof of vaccination or signed declination
• Fit test: Required within 1 year of start and renewed annually; approved masks include 3M 1870+, 1860 Small, 1804 Regular, and 1804 Small
• Drug screen: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start; new screens exclude marijuana/cannabinoids
• Color vision: In-person color blind exam; online exams are not accepted
• Respiratory safety clearance: Required before start and renewed annually

Job Duties Summary

• Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care in an acute patient setting, including patient and family education and transitions of care.
• Develop and coordinate individualized plans of care and communicate with physicians and the healthcare team.
• Delegate tasks based on scope of practice and licensure, and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Document patient care in the electronic health record.
• Orient and serve as a clinical resource for newly hired staff and validate competency of new and student staff as requested.