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

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Oakland, California
Specialty: Registered Nurse - ICU/CPU
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in ICU/CPU settings.
• May float to other units within scope of practice, including Ashby or Herrick Campus.
• Flexibility required for floating with approximately 1.5 hours notice before shift start. Shuttle provided if floating is requested.
• Weekend requirements: Every other weekend (EOW) and as needed by unit.
• On-call as needed.

Required Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of RN ICU experience.
• Prior travel experience required: at least 6 months of travel nursing experience.

Required Certifications

• California RN License
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• NIH Stroke Certification (verify by position)
• Other certifications may be required depending on position (e.g., CCRN, PALS, TNCC, NRP, EFM, CPI) - verify as applicable.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender search, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC Sanctions List, and Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List checks required as applicable.
• Education verification required; BSN preferred.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance for work.
• Fit test within 1 year of start, renewed annually (exceptions apply).
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series (or signed declination)
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April) or signed declination
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start, renewed annually (exceptions apply).

Documentation and Orientation

• Must review and sign facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Confidentiality and HIPAA agreements
  • Regulatory orientation and code of conduct
  • TB questionnaire and other health-related forms
• Complete competency exams as applicable (medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG, unit-specific skills).
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps; employment verification required.
• Professional references required (2 for clinical/allied/per diem acute care; 1 for per diem non-acute care).

Additional Notes

• Flexibility and adaptability are important due to floating and on-call requirements.
• Shuttle service is provided for floating between campuses.
• Prior travel experience is mandatory for this role.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with travel nursing experience seeking a 13-week contract in Oakland, CA.