ICU Float Registered Nurse
Burlingame, California
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract) - Burlingame, California

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Burlingame, California
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Unit: ICU Float (floating to ICU, SDICU, Telemetry, and Med Surg inpatient units)
• Shift: 3 x 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), every other weekend
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements

• California RN Licensure
• Minimum 4 years of nursing experience
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA or ARC)
  • ACLS (AHA or ARC)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Ability to float to ICU, SDICU, Telemetry, and Med Surg units
• No on-call requirement

Certifications & Competencies

• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (expiration 1-2 years)
  • CCRN (Critical Care RN) – verify by position
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – valid for 4 years, verify by position
  • PALS and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – verify by position if applicable
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – typically for L&D, verify by position
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – verify by position
  • IV Certification (if applicable)
  • State License verification (primary source within 30 days of start)
  • NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, APM) within 30 days of start
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (may be required for some Telemetry units)
  • Unit-specific competency exams as required

Background Checks & Screening

• 7-year background check within 6 months of start, including:

  • Social Security Trace with all aliases
  • County searches for last 7 years of residence/work/school
  • Nationwide Sex Offender Search (within 90 days of start)
  • Education Verification (highest level achieved, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
  • FACIS Level 3 screening within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (updated annually)
  • OFAC Sanctions List and Medi-Cal Suspended and Ineligible Provider List (if FACIS III cannot be run)
• Employment application with full 7 years of work history (no gaps)
• Employment verification for up to 7 years (explanations required for gaps over 30 days)
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical positions (within 3 years)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must clear for work)
• Fit mask test within 1 year, renewed annually (specific mask types required)
• Immunizations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 90 days, renewed annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: proof of immunity or vaccination series
  • Hepatitis B: positive titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella: proof of immunity or vaccination series
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30) or signed declination
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)
• Color Blind Exam (in-person, if applicable)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance (renewed annually, not required for some roles)

Facility Specific Documents & Requirements

• Passport-style photo for badge
• Review and sign facility-specific documents including:

  • Job Description
  • Standards of Business Conduct
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Vendor Training and Code of Conduct (2024 and 2025 versions as applicable)
  • Overpayment Refund Policy
  • TB Screening Questionnaire (within 90 days, renewed annually)
  • Conditional Offer of Employment Attestation (if applicable)
  • Religious Exemption Forms (if applicable for PAPR or vaccine exemptions)
  • Epic Questionnaire (for RNs starting 11/3/2025 and onward)

Additional Notes

• No on-call required
• Floating across multiple inpatient units including ICU, SDICU, Telemetry, and Med Surg
• Background checks and certifications must be current and compliant with facility and state requirements
• Some certifications and competencies require verification by position or facility leadership
• Religious and medical exemptions for immunizations and fit testing are considered on a case-by-case basis with required documentation

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs comfortable with floating across critical care and med-surg units, working night shifts, and meeting comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.