Med Surg RN
Berkeley, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Ashby Campus

MS RN (Medical Surgical Registered Nurse)

Location: Berkeley, California Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule

• Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM (3x12-hour shifts)
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Weekends: Every other weekend (EOW)
• On Call: No

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Med Surg (2 years of experience)
• Med Surg experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Certification)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing

Floating

• May float to other units within scope of practice.
• Depending on need and census, may float to other campuses in the system.
• Travelers should expect notice about 1.5 hours before shift start in most cases.
• A shuttle is provided if floating is requested.

Role Summary

• Serves as the primary nurse, responsible for managing nursing care from admission to discharge.
• Assesses patients and families, develops and updates care plans, and evaluates outcomes.
• Coordinates with physicians, families, and the health team, and responds to medical and environmental emergencies.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Background and screening: 7-year background check within 6 months of start, sex offender search, federal and state exclusion database searches (FACIS Level 3 within 2 weeks of start, then monthly), education verification, and work history verification covering the last 7 years with no gaps.
• Health and immunizations: Physical exam within 1 year of start; TB questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually; negative TB test or chest X-ray; Tdap; measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B immunity or vaccination; annual flu vaccination or declination; in-person color vision exam if applicable.
• Drug screen: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start. Marijuana/cannabinoids are not included for new screens in California.
• Respiratory protection: Fit test within 1 year of start, renewed annually. Respiratory safety clearance, renewed annually.
• Competencies and paperwork: Competency exam (minimum 80% unless a higher score is set), dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam for some telemetry units, unit-specific skills checklist, facility orientation and post-test, system questionnaire for RNs, and several signed policy and confidentiality documents before start.
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years of hire.

Additional Certifications Listed (verify by position)

• ACLS
• PALS
• NRP
• CCRN
• TNCC
• EFM
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
• CPI