Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse – Transplant
San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

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

Job Description

• Care for patients with liver, kidney, and pancreatic diseases
• Care for recipients of liver, kidney, and pancreas transplants
• Manage patients with complex gastrointestinal disorders
• Serve as a med-surg/telemetry overflow unit
• Floating to other units as needed

Shift Details

• Days: 07:00 AM – 07:30 PM
• Every other weekend

Requirements

• California RN License
• BLS Certification (AHA or ARC)
• Transplant experience specifically with liver, kidney, and pancreas
• Higher years of specialty experience not explicitly stated; transplant experience required
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or ARC (verify by position)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – AHA/AAP (verify by position)
• CCRN (Critical Care RN) – verify by position
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – valid for 4 years (verify by position)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – verify by position (typically for L&D)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – verify by position
• NIH Stroke Certification – verify by position
• IV Certification (if applicable)
• State License verification and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start

Background Checks & Compliance

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
• Sex Offender Search within 90 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually
• Education verification required (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• TB Screening Questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit test for masks within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Apr 30) or signed declination

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (may be required for some units)
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and renewed annually

Documentation & Orientation

• Must review and sign facility-specific documents including:

  • Job Description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Code of Conduct
  • Overpayment Refund Policy
  • Vendor Training
  • General Regulatory Orientation for Contracted Workers
• Must complete and sign TB Questionnaire and other health-related forms prior to start

Work History & References

• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps
• Employment verification required for up to 7 years
• 2 professional references required for clinical acute care candidates

This position requires a highly skilled RN with transplant experience in liver, kidney, and pancreas care, able to work long day shifts and float as needed. Compliance with extensive background checks, certifications, immunizations, and competency exams is mandatory.