ICU Float Registered Nurse
Burlingame, California
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Burlingame, California
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: ICU Float position requiring floating to ICU, SDICU, Telemetry, and Med Surg inpatient units
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts (1900-0700), every other weekend
• On-call: No on-call requirement

Requirements

• Licensure & Certifications:

  • California RN License
  • BLS (AHA or ARC)
  • ACLS (AHA or ARC)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of RN experience
• Skills: Ability to float across ICU, SDICU, Telemetry, and Med Surg units

Background Checks & Compliance

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Employment history verification covering 7 years with no gaps over 30 days
• References: 2 professional references required (Aya requirement, not client)

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certification required
• Additional certifications may be position-dependent (e.g., CCRN, TNCC, PALS, NRP)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency may be required for some units
• ICU RNs may be required to take an EKG exam onsite after start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must clear for work)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations and/or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April) or signed declination
• Drug testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids)

Facility Specific Documents & Orientation

• Must review and sign facility-specific documents including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Code of Conduct
  • Vendor Training
  • Overpayment Refund Policy
  • TB Screening Questionnaire (within 90 days, renewed annually)
  • Religious accommodation forms if applicable

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Floating across multiple inpatient units requires flexibility and adaptability
• No on-call duties, night shift schedule with every other weekend work

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with strong critical care skills and flexibility to work across multiple inpatient units in a travel/contract role.