Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
Redding, California
Shasta Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical (Telemetry/Medsurg)

Location: Redding, California
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 26 weeks (Per Diem)
Shift: Day shift, 12-hour shifts
Start Date: January 17

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on Telemetry and Medical/Surgical units.
• Must be able to float between units.
• Weekend availability required.
• Preference for candidates available through the end of January and the first week of February.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year typical for Med/Surg roles (no conflicting data).
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention).

Compliance & Credential Requirements (Must be completed prior to or shortly after start)

• Licenses & Certifications:

  • Active RN license (Nursys verification required)
  • ACLS (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
  • BLS (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
• Testing & Exams:

  • Prime Basic Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80%)
  • Prime Basic Rhythm Interpretation Screening (minimum 80%)
  • Prime Core Competencies Exam (minimum 80%)
  • Prime Skills Checklist
  • Prime Specialty Exam (minimum 80%)
• Professional Training:

  • Prime CA Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (valid for 2 years)
  • DCI/BVP (Workplace Violence Prevention training)
• Health & Immunizations:

  • COVID-19 Vaccine (2 doses + booster or declination)
  • MMR (proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (declinations not accepted)
  • Influenza Vaccine (required Nov 1 - Mar 31; declinations not accepted)
  • TB Test (within 1 year of start date)
  • Varicella (vaccination or immunity titer)
  • Tdap (adult vaccination required; declinations not accepted)
  • Physical/Health Statement (clear to work, completed annually)
• Other Requirements:

  • Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport
  • Fit Test (annual respirator fit test, must be completed prior to start)
  • Prime Criminal Background Check (within 1 year)
  • Prime Agency Attestation (completed after all credentials uploaded)
  • Prime SAM/EPLS exclusion search
  • Prime Form I-9 (Employment eligibility verification)
  • Prime Job Description signed by employee
  • Prime Education Verification (diploma or transcripts)
  • Prime Drug Screening (minimum 10-panel including THC; for CA locations, includes saliva THC test)

Additional Notes

• Full compliance profile must be completed within two weeks after the start date.
• Resume and two professional references (one from a manager or supervisor) required at time of offer acceptance.
• Must be able to work a full schedule including weekends and float between units.

This position is ideal for an experienced RN Medical/Surgical nurse comfortable with telemetry patients, flexible scheduling, and meeting comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.