Med-Surg Telemetry RN - Transplant
San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

Location: San Francisco, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
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
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, every other weekend
• Floating to other units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in California
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year (minimum 1 year)
• Transplant experience
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC
• Other certifications may be position-dependent and verified by management

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC Sanctions List searches as applicable
• Education verification (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions or facial hair)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella – proof of immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (11/1–4/30) or signed declination
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years (Aya requirement, not client)
• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps

Additional Requirements

• Must review and sign facility-specific documents including job description, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and regulatory orientation prior to start
• TB questionnaire required within 90 days of start and annually thereafter
• Competency exams and skills checklists as applicable
• Employment verification for up to 7 years with explanation for gaps over 30 days
• Attestations for unverifiable employment accepted only under strict conditions

Shift Details

• Night shift (1900-0730)
• Every other weekend
• Floating to other units as needed

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with transplant and med-surg/telemetry skills looking for a travel contract in California.