ED RN
San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus

ED RN (Registered Nurse, Emergency Department)

Location: San Francisco, California Unit: Emergency Department Contract Length: 8 weeks, firm start date RTO: No RTO for this contract (as stated in source)

Role Summary

Provides competent, compassionate, and cost-effective patient care in accordance with unit, department, and hospital policies, evidence-based nursing practice, and standards of care.

Schedule and Scope

• Shifts: 3 x 12-hour variable shifts (7a-7p, 11a-11p, 3p-3a, 7p-7a); 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Shift listing: Night (19:00-07:30) or Day (07:00-19:30)
• On-call/weekend: Every other weekend rotation required; no call
• Float: Traveler is required to float to other campuses in the system for support if and when census permits, within scope of practice

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ED - Emergency Department experience within the last year (1 year of experience)
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale certification)

Other Listed Certifications

These are listed in the job data with a note to verify requirements by position:

• ACLS, BLS, PALS: AHA or ARC only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure): AHA/AAP only; must be an Instructor or Advanced Provider course
• CCRN, TNCC, EFM, MAB, CPI: Listed; verify by position
• EFM: Typically required for L&D; AWHONN certification valid for 2 years
• TNCC: Valid for 4 years

Health, Testing, and Compliance Requirements

• Background: 7-year background check within 6 months of start; sex offender search within 90 days; HHS/OIG, EPLS/GSA/SAM, OFAC, and state Medi-Cal searches (monthly FACIS III screening after start)
• Licensure verification: Primary source online verification within 30 days of start; NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Education verification: Highest level achieved; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start
• TB: TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually; negative QuantiFERON, T-SPOT, or 2 PPDs (or chest X-ray if positive responder)
• Immunizations: Tdap (within 10 years), MMR/measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B (titers or series, or signed declination); exemptions considered on a case-by-case basis
• Flu vaccine: Required during flu season (11/1 to 4/30) or signed declination
• Drug screen: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (marijuana/cannabinoids excluded for new screens in CA)
• Fit test: Within 1 year of start, annual renewal; approved N95 masks listed in source
• Color vision: In-person exam by a licensed provider; online exams not accepted
• Competency: Required as applicable to profession; minimum passing score 80% unless a higher Angoff score applies
• Onboarding documents: Vendor training, code of conduct, overpayment policy, and general regulatory orientation, reviewed and signed before start

Work History and References

• Employment application: Full 7 years of work history with no gaps, including cities and states worked
• Work history verification: Up to 7 years; gaps over 30 days must be explained; gaps over 1 year require approval
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years of hire
• Unit skills checklist: Required