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

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Oakland, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse for a travel/contract position. The role involves working in the ICU/CPU with potential floating to other units or campuses within the hospital system as needed.

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid California RN License
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Experience:

  • Minimum 3+ years of RN ICU experience (highest required)
  • At least 6 months of prior travel nursing experience required
• Additional Requirements:

  • Flexibility to float to other units or campuses with approximately 1.5 hours notice
  • Weekend availability every other weekend (EOW) and as needed
  • On-call availability as needed

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, education verification, and FACIS Level 3 screening
• Annual updates required for EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and FACIS screenings
• Education verification (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred)
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit test within 1 year, renewed annually (with accommodations for religious exemptions or failed tests)
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • TB test or chest x-ray (annual renewal)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov-April) or signed declination
• Respiratory safety clearance prior to start, renewed annually
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required (Aya requirement)
• Complete full 7 years of work history with no gaps in employment

Job Duties and Expectations

• Provide critical care nursing in ICU/CPU settings
• May float to other units or campuses within scope of practice depending on census and need
• Must be flexible and responsive to floating requests with short notice
• Participate in on-call rotations as needed

Orientation and Facility Specific Requirements

• Must review and sign facility-specific documents including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of business conduct
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • HIPAA agreement
  • Regulatory orientation
  • Code of conduct and vendor training (updated for 2024 and 2025)
• Complete facility-required competency exams and skills checklists annually
• Complete TB questionnaire within 90 days of start and annually thereafter
• Complete Epic Questionnaire (RN only) starting 11/3/2025

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract ICU RN position in California requiring a minimum of 3 years ICU experience and 6 months prior travel nursing experience. Candidates must hold a valid CA RN license and current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke certifications. Flexibility to float and weekend/on-call availability are required. Extensive background checks, health screenings, immunizations, and facility-specific compliance documents must be completed prior to start.