ICU Registered Nurse
Oakland, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Oakland, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Summary

Seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse for a travel/contract assignment. Flexibility to float to other units or campuses within the hospital system is expected.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of RN ICU experience
• At least 6 months of prior travel nursing experience required

Certifications

• Current California RN License
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• NIH Stroke Certification (verify position requirements)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on the unit (e.g., CCRN, PALS, TNCC, NRP) - verify by position

Work Schedule

• Weekend shifts: Every other weekend (EOW) and as needed by unit
• On-call: As needed

Floating

• May float to other units within scope of practice
• May float to other campuses (Ashby or Herrick) with approximately 1.5 hours notice before shift start
• Shuttle service provided for floating between campuses

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS screenings
• Education verification required; BSN preferred but not mandatory
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit test within 1 year, renewed annually (exceptions apply)
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April) or signed declination
• Respiratory safety clearance prior to start, renewed annually (exceptions apply)
• Color blindness exam if applicable (in-person only)

Documentation and Orientation

• Must review and sign facility-specific documents including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of business conduct
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • HIPAA agreement
  • Orientation booklet and post-test
  • Code of conduct and vendor training (updated for 2024 and 2025 contracts)
• Complete facility-specific attestations and questionnaires (e.g., TB questionnaire, conditional offer of employment)

Additional Notes

• Must provide full 7 years of work history with no gaps in employment
• Two professional references required (Aya requirement, not facility)
• Prior travel experience explicitly required (minimum 6 months travel experience)
• Flexibility and adaptability to floating and on-call assignments are essential

This position is ideal for ICU RNs with solid critical care experience and prior travel nursing assignments who are comfortable working in a dynamic hospital environment with floating responsibilities.